1977 BMW 528 vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 1977 BMW 528 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 528 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 841 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 528 (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 528 | 1959 Seat 600 | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 528 | 600 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2010 mm |