2007 BMW 740 vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 2007 BMW 740 is newer by 48 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, 2007 BMW 740 (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 740 weights approximately 1390 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, 2007 BMW 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 740 | 1959 Seat 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 740 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2010 mm |
