1996 Honda Today vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 18 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 124 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 124 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Seat 124 (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Today | 124 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
