1998 Honda Accord vs. 1969 Seat 124
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1969 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 385 kg more than 1969 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, 1998 Honda Accord (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 1969 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Accord | 124 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2430 mm |
