1985 BMW M6 vs. 1975 Seat 124
To start off, 1985 BMW M6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Seat 124 would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW M6 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1975 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, 1985 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1985 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW M6 | 1975 Seat 124 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | M6 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3451 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2430 mm |
