1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1970 Seat 600
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 600 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 (231 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1970 Seat 600. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1970 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 Mercedes-Benz 500 (405 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1970 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Seat |
| Model | 500 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2010 mm |
