1975 Seat 124 vs. 1996 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1996 Seat Toledo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Toledo weights approximately 220 kg more than 1975 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Seat Toledo (181 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Seat 124 | 1996 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | 124 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2480 mm |
