1975 Seat 124 vs. 2012 BMW 528
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 is newer by 37 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 528 (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 528 weights approximately 885 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, 2012 BMW 528 (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Seat 124 | 2012 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | 124 | 528 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2968 mm |
