1978 Seat 124 vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 110 kg more than 1978 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |
