1977 Seat 124 vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight 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 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Seat 124 (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 270 kg more than 1977 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 124. (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Insight 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 Insight | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | 124 | Insight |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2550 mm |
