1977 Seat 124 vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Seat 124 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1977 Seat 124. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 567 kg more than 1977 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, 2012 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 124. (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Seat 124 | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | 124 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2741 mm |
