1966 Seat 600 vs. 2011 BMW 320
To start off, 2011 BMW 320 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1966 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1966 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, 2011 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Seat 600 | 2011 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | 600 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 765 cc | 1995 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 | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 47 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2810 mm |
