1981 BMW 518 vs. 1967 Seat 600
To start off, 1981 BMW 518 is newer by 14 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 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 518 (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1967 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1967 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 518 weights approximately 565 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, 1981 BMW 518 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Seat 600. (48 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 518 | 1967 Seat 600 | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 518 | 600 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2010 mm |