1975 Seat 124 vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris is newer by 34 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Yaris (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 400 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, 2009 Toyota Yaris (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Seat 124 | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2470 mm |
