1991 Alpina B vs. 1960 Seat 600

To start off, 1991 Alpina B is newer by 31 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 5,646 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Alpina B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alpina B (410 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alpina B should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alpina B weights approximately 1291 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, 1991 Alpina B (570 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Alpina B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.

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