1957 Seat 600 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 56 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 420 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 1405 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 611 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Seat 600 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Seat | BMW |
Model | 600 | 5 Series |
Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2968 mm |