1978 Buick Estate vs. 1970 Seat 124
To start off, 1978 Buick Estate is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 124 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1970 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 944 kg more than 1970 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 Estate (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 1970 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Estate | 124 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 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 | 1880 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
