1979 Seat 124 vs. 1993 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1993 Seat Toledo is newer by 14 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 1,917 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Seat Toledo (125 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Seat Toledo weights approximately 30 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, 1993 Seat Toledo (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (154 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 124 | 1993 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | 124 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1917 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 125 HP |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2480 mm |
