1987 BMW 324 vs. 1978 Seat 133
To start off, 1987 BMW 324 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 133 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 324 (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1978 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 324 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1978 Seat 133. 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, 1987 BMW 324 (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 324 | 1978 Seat 133 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 324 | 133 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 841 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2030 mm |
