1971 Mazda 818 vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1978 Seat 124 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda 818 (80 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 124 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1971 Mazda 818.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mazda 818 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda 818 | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 818 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2430 mm |
