1979 Seat 124 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,917 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Seat 124 (108 HP) has 9 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 249 kg more than 1979 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Seat 124 (154 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 124 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | 124 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1917 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 99 HP |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
