1974 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1967 Seat 600
To start off, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Seat 600 would be higher. At 4,520 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S (223 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1967 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1967 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1967 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, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Seat 600. (48 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercedes-Benz S | 1967 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Seat |
| Model | S | 600 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4520 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2010 mm |
