1999 Buick Cielo vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1999 Buick Cielo is newer by 21 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Cielo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Cielo (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Cielo should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Buick Cielo (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Cielo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Cielo | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Cielo | 124 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
