1958 BMW 600 vs. 1970 Seat 1430
To start off, 1970 Seat 1430 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Seat 1430 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Seat 1430 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1958 BMW 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, 1970 Seat 1430 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 600 | 1970 Seat 1430 | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 600 | 1430 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2430 mm |