1975 Seat 124 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 891 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 535 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 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 535 | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | 124 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2968 mm |
