1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1960 Seat 600
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 10 is newer by 39 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 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alpina B 10 (343 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 1165 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, 1999 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 10 | 1960 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Alpina | Seat |
| Model | B 10 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 343 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2010 mm |
