1976 Seat 124 vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 27 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 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Crown (212 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Crown weights approximately 620 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, 2003 Toyota Crown (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Seat 124 | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2760 mm |
