1987 Buick Estate vs. 1977 Seat 124
To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 10 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1977 Seat 124. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 905 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 124. (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1977 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Estate | 124 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1755 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 980 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 |
