2008 BMW 540 vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 49 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1959 Seat 600.
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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 1959 Seat 600 | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 540 | 600 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 19 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2010 mm |