1988 Buick Electra vs. 1972 Seat 124
To start off, 1988 Buick Electra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Seat 124 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1972 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1972 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 645 kg more than 1972 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, 1988 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 1972 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Electra | 124 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2430 mm |
