2002 BMW 318 vs. 1957 Seat 600
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 45 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, 2002 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 925 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, 2002 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 318 | 1957 Seat 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 318 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2010 mm |
