1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 1957 Seat 600
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 10 is newer by 40 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, 1997 Alpina B 10 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1957 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, 1997 Alpina B 10 (471 Nm) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alpina B 10 | 1957 Seat 600 | |
Make | Alpina | Seat |
Model | B 10 | 600 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 471 Nm | 40 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2010 mm |