2004 BMW 525 vs. 1957 Seat 600
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 47 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, 2004 BMW 525 (193 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 1081 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, 2004 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 1957 Seat 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 525 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2010 mm |
