1977 BMW 320 vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 1977 BMW 320 is newer by 18 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, 1977 BMW 320 (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 320 weights approximately 545 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, 1977 BMW 320 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 320 | 1959 Seat 600 | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 320 | 600 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2010 mm |