1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1978 Seat 127
To start off, 1978 Seat 127 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 254 more horse power than 1978 Seat 127. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1978 Seat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Seat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 569 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 127. (76 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1978 Seat 127 | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Riviera | 127 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1010 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2230 mm |
