1988 BMW 520 vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 29 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, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 995 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, 1988 BMW 520 (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 1959 Seat 600 | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 520 | 600 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2010 mm |