1985 BMW M5 vs. 1974 Seat 131
To start off, 1985 BMW M5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 131 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M5 (256 HP) has 203 more horse power than 1974 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW M5 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1974 Seat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 BMW M5 (290 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW M5 | 1974 Seat 131 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | M5 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
