1996 BMW 540 vs. 1970 Seat 600
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 600 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1970 Seat 600. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1970 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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 540 | 1970 Seat 600 | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 540 | 600 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2010 mm |