2005 BMW 535 vs. 1957 Seat 600
To start off, 2005 BMW 535 is newer by 48 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, 2005 BMW 535 (241 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 535 weights approximately 1155 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, 2005 BMW 535 (345 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 535 | 1957 Seat 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 535 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2010 mm |
