1979 Oldsmobile Starfire vs. 1977 Seat 124
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Seat 124 would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (130 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1977 Seat 124. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire weights approximately 353 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 124. (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | 1977 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Seat |
| Model | Starfire | 124 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 1755 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2430 mm |
