1977 Seat 124 vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Seat 124 (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1977 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Seat 124 (151 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (131 Nm). This means 1977 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Seat 124 | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
