1998 Alpina B 12 vs. 1957 Seat 600
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 12 is newer by 41 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 1215 kg more 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, 1998 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm). This means 1998 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alpina B 12 | 1957 Seat 600 | |
Make | Alpina | Seat |
Model | B 12 | 600 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 19 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 40 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2010 mm |