1972 Seat 124 vs. 2011 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2011 Honda CR-V is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Seat 124 would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda CR-V (180 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1972 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1972 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda CR-V weights approximately 626 kg more than 1972 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 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Seat 124 | 2011 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | 124 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2619 mm |
