1997 Seat Toledo vs. 1969 Seat 124
To start off, 1997 Seat Toledo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Seat Toledo (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Seat Toledo weights approximately 120 kg more than 1969 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, 1997 Seat Toledo (145 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1997 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Seat Toledo | 1969 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Toledo | 124 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2430 mm |
