1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1973 Seat 124
To start off, 1978 Honda Prelude is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Prelude (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1973 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Seat 124 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Honda Prelude (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Prelude | 1973 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Prelude | 124 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2430 mm |
