1976 Seat 124 vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 124 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 weights approximately 805 kg more than 1976 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 ActiveHybrid 3 (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Seat 124 | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | 124 | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2810 mm |
