1990 BMW 316 vs. 1965 Seat 600
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1965 Seat 600.
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, 1990 BMW 316 (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 316 | 1965 Seat 600 | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 316 | 600 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 767 cc |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 141 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2010 mm |