1975 Seat 124 vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 30 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 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (164 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 600 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (250 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (113 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Seat 124 | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3240 mm |
