1964 Honda S500 vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, 1979 Seat 124 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Honda S500 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 124 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1964 Honda S500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1979 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Honda S500 | 1979 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | S500 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 491 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
