2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1972 Seat 124
To start off, 2002 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Seat 124 would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1972 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1972 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 909 kg more than 1972 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, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Rendezvous | 1972 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Rendezvous | 124 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1839 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2430 mm |
