1982 BMW 628 vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, 1982 BMW 628 is newer by 3 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 628 weights approximately 540 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, 1982 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 628 | 1979 Seat 124 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 628 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2430 mm |
