1967 Honda S800 vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, 1979 Seat 124 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S800 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 124 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1967 Honda S800.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1979 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S800 | 1979 Seat 124 | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | S800 | 124 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |