2004 Honda Insight vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 2004 Honda Insight is newer by 26 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 27 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 124 weights approximately 117 kg more than 2004 Honda Insight. 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Insight | 1978 Seat 124 | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Insight | 124 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |