1990 Buick Skylark vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, 1990 Buick Skylark is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 124 would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Skylark (110 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Skylark weights approximately 195 kg more than 1979 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, 1990 Buick Skylark (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (154 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 1979 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Skylark | 124 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 1917 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2430 mm |
