1996 BMW 540 vs. 1975 Seat 124
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 21 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 885 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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 540 | 1975 Seat 124 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 540 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |
