1998 Buick Riviera vs. 1973 Seat 124
To start off, 1998 Buick Riviera is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Seat 124 would be higher. At 4,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Riviera (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1973 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Riviera weights approximately 736 kg more than 1973 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, 1998 Buick Riviera (287 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Riviera | 1973 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Riviera | 124 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2430 mm |
