1976 Seat 124 vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Seat 124 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,707 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corona (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corona weights approximately 40 kg more than 1976 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, 1970 Toyota Corona (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Seat 124 | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2740 mm |
