1972 Seat 124 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 41 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1972 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1972 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 885 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Seat 124 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | 124 | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2968 mm |
