1959 Seat 600 vs. 2004 BMW 318
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1959 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, 2004 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Seat 600 | 2004 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | 600 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| 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 | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
