1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1964 Seat 600
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Seat 600 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1964 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1964 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1964 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 (158 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1964 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Seat |
| Model | 250 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2010 mm |
