1978 Seat 124 vs. 2012 Mazda 5
To start off, 2012 Mazda 5 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda 5 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 5 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1978 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 Mazda 5 (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 2012 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Seat | Mazda |
| Model | 124 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2751 mm |
