1986 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1960 Seat 600
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 600 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz S (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 980 kg more than 1960 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz S (330 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz S | 1960 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Seat |
| Model | S | 600 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2010 mm |
