1978 Seat 124 vs. 2005 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, 2005 Toyota Ipsum is newer by 27 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Ipsum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Ipsum (157 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Ipsum should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 824 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, 2005 Toyota Ipsum (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Ipsum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Seat 124 | 2005 Toyota Ipsum | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | 124 | Ipsum |
Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1794 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |