2008 BMW 523 vs. 1958 Seat 600
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 523 weights approximately 914 kg more than 1958 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, 2008 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 523 | 1958 Seat 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 523 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| 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 | 175 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2010 mm |
