2002 BMW 320 vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 2002 BMW 320 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 320 (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 320 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1959 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 320 (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 320 | 1959 Seat 600 | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 320 | 600 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
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 | 142 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2010 mm |