1976 Seat 124 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 120 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 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 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |
