1982 BMW 628 vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 1982 BMW 628 is newer by 23 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, 1982 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 628 weights approximately 895 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, 1982 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 628 | 1959 Seat 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 628 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2010 mm |
