1977 Seat 124 vs. 1967 Toyota Century
To start off, 1977 Seat 124 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Century (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1977 Seat 124. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Century weights approximately 820 kg more than 1977 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, 1967 Toyota Century (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 124. (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Seat 124 | 1967 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Century |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2870 mm |
