1979 Seat 124 vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V is newer by 34 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda CR-V (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda CR-V weights approximately 671 kg more than 1979 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, 2013 Honda CR-V (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 124 | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | 124 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2620 mm |
