2005 BMW 730 vs. 1963 Seat 600
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Seat 600 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1963 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1963 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 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 1963 Seat 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 730 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2010 mm |
