1960 Seat 600 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 600 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (621 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 602 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1705 kg more than 1960 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (999 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 959 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Seat 600 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Seat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 600 | CL |
Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 598 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 621 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 999 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2954 mm |