1979 Seat 124 vs. 1987 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1987 Toyota Camry is newer by 8 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Camry (119 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Camry weights approximately 236 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, 1987 Toyota Camry (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (154 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 124 | 1987 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Camry |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1917 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 119 HP |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
