1969 Seat 600 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 600 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1969 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1969 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Seat 600 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Seat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 600 | E |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 47 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2860 mm |
