1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1976 Seat 124
To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 124 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 910 kg more than 1976 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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 1976 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Roadmaster | 124 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
