1998 BMW 330 vs. 1975 Seat 124
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 23 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 465 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, 1998 BMW 330 (281 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 330 | 1975 Seat 124 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 330 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
