1951 Buick 40 vs. 1972 Seat 124
To start off, 1972 Seat 124 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick 40 (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1972 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1972 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1972 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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 1972 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | 40 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2430 mm |
