2009 Honda FR-V vs. 1975 Seat 124
To start off, 2009 Honda FR-V is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Seat 124 would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda FR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda FR-V weights approximately 632 kg more than 1975 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, 2009 Honda FR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda FR-V | 1975 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | FR-V | 124 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2430 mm |
