1964 Seat 600 vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Seat 600 would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1964 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1964 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 750 kg more than 1964 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK (280 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Seat 600 | 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Seat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 600 | SLK |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 47 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
