1977 Seat 124 vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2005 Toyota Avensis is newer by 28 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 2,231 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Avensis (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1977 Seat 124. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 565 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, 2005 Toyota Avensis (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 124. (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Seat 124 | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2830 mm |
