1976 Seat 124 vs. 1998 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1998 Seat Toledo is newer by 22 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Seat Toledo (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Seat Toledo 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, 1998 Seat Toledo (146 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Seat 124 | 1998 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | 124 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1050 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 |
