1978 BMW 730 vs. 1970 Seat 124
To start off, 1978 BMW 730 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 124 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1970 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 730 weights approximately 574 kg more than 1970 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, 1978 BMW 730 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 730 | 1970 Seat 124 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 730 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2430 mm |
