1980 BMW M1 vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1980 BMW M1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 124 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M1 weights approximately 446 kg more than 1978 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, 1980 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M1 | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | M1 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |
