1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1969 Seat 124
To start off, 1995 Buick Riviera is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 124 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1969 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 770 kg more than 1969 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, 1995 Buick Riviera (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 1969 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Riviera | 124 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
