1962 BMW 3200 CS vs. 1965 Seat 600
To start off, 1965 Seat 600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 925 kg more than 1965 Seat 600.
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, 1962 BMW 3200 CS (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 BMW 3200 CS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1962 BMW 3200 CS | 1965 Seat 600 | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 3200 CS | 600 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 767 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2010 mm |