1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1977 Seat 124
To start off, 1977 Seat 124 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1977 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1977 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1977 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Riviera | 124 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2430 mm |
