1978 Seat 124 vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 30 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 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Yaris (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 400 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, 2008 Toyota Yaris (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2560 mm |
