1979 Seat 124 vs. 1986 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1986 Toyota Carina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Carina (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Carina weights approximately 140 kg more than 1979 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, 1986 Toyota Carina (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 124 | 1986 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |
