2000 Alpina B 12 vs. 1970 Seat 600
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 12 is newer by 30 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1970 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, 2000 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 600. (47 Nm). This means 2000 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B 12 | 1970 Seat 600 | |
Make | Alpina | Seat |
Model | B 12 | 600 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 29 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 47 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 610 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 |