1978 Buick Electra vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, both 1978 Buick Electra and 1978 Seat 124 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 855 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, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Electra | 124 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2430 mm |
