1979 Seat 124 vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 124 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1979 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 X6 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 124 | 2012 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | 124 | X6 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2933 mm |
