1958 Seat 600 vs. 2012 BMW X1
To start off, 2012 BMW X1 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X1 (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X1 weights approximately 989 kg more than 1958 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X1 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Seat 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 will offer significantly more control. 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 BMW X1 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Seat 600 | 2012 BMW X1 | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | 600 | X1 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 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 | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4454 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
