1978 Seat 124 vs. 2006 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2006 Seat Toledo is newer by 28 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 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Toledo (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Toledo weights approximately 295 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, 2006 Seat Toledo (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 2006 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | 124 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |
