1975 Seat 124 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 571 kg more than 1975 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, 2010 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Seat 124 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | 124 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2670 mm |
