1977 Seat 124 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 31 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 2,229 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Corolla (134 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1977 Seat 124. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 595 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, 2008 Toyota Corolla (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 124. (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Seat 124 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 2229 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2760 mm |
