1976 Seat 124 vs. 2000 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2000 Toyota Avensis is newer by 24 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avensis (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 305 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, 2000 Toyota Avensis (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Seat 124 | 2000 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
