2007 BMW 530 vs. 1960 Seat 600
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 600 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1960 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, 2007 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 1960 Seat 600 | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 530 | 600 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2010 mm |