1978 Seat 124 vs. 1999 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Toyota Corolla is newer by 21 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 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Corolla (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 198 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, 1999 Toyota Corolla (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2470 mm |
