1964 Seat 600 vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 48 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1964 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1964 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 520 weights approximately 1215 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, 2012 BMW 520 (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Seat 600 | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | 600 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 47 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2968 mm |
