2005 BMW 740 vs. 1978 Seat 131

To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 131 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (328 HP) has 275 more horse power than 1978 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1978 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, 2005 BMW 740 (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 131. 2005 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1978 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1978 Seat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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