1958 BMW 600 vs. 1974 Seat 131
To start off, 1974 Seat 131 is newer by 16 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Seat 131 (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Seat 131 weights approximately 415 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, 1974 Seat 131 (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1974 Seat 131 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 600 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2500 mm |
