1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1978 Seat 124 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 930 kg more than 1978 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1978 Seat 124 | |
Make | Buick | Seat |
Model | Riviera | 124 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2430 mm |