2009 Honda Jazz vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,917 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Seat 124 (108 HP) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (99 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 1043 kg more than 1979 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Seat 124 (154 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Jazz | 1979 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Jazz | 124 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1917 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
