1976 Seat 124 vs. 2002 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2002 Toyota Highlander is newer by 26 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Highlander (149 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 755 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, 2002 Toyota Highlander (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Seat 124 | 2002 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2730 mm |
