1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1957 Seat 600
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1957 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 Mercedes-Benz 190 (153 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1957 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Seat |
| Model | 190 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2010 mm |
