1996 BMW 523 vs. 1958 Seat 600
To start off, 1996 BMW 523 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 523 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 523 weights approximately 969 kg more than 1958 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, 1996 BMW 523 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 523 | 1958 Seat 600 | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 523 | 600 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2010 mm |