1979 Seat 124 vs. 2011 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2011 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 32 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 594 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, 2011 Toyota RAV4 (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 124 | 2011 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2659 mm |
