1963 Seat 600 vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Seat 600 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1963 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1963 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, 2009 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Seat 600 | 2009 BMW 530 | |
Make | Seat | BMW |
Model | 600 | 530 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 47 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2890 mm |