1981 Honda Civic vs. 1976 Seat 124
To start off, 1981 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,333 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Seat 124 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1981 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Honda Civic (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Civic | 1976 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Civic | 124 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1333 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2430 mm |
