1978 Seat 124 vs. 1957 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Seat 124 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 124 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Crown weights approximately 280 kg more than 1978 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Seat 124 (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 1957 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2540 mm |
