1997 Buick LeSabre vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1997 Buick LeSabre is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 124 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick LeSabre (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 520 kg more than 1978 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, 1997 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick LeSabre | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | LeSabre | 124 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2430 mm |
