1957 Seat 600 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1957 Seat 600. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Seat 600 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Seat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 600 | E |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1825 kg |
