1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1963 Seat 600
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 5 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1963 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 415 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1963 Seat 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 1600 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2010 mm |
