1978 Seat 124 vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Seat 124 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 124 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2340 mm |
