1980 BMW M1 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW M1 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 46 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (227 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 39 kg more than 1980 BMW M1.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M1 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M1 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
