1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1959 Seat 600

To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 2195 kg more than 1959 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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.

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