2009 BMW 135 vs. 1970 Seat 600
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 600 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1970 Seat 600. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 915 kg more than 1970 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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1970 Seat 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 135 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2978 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2010 mm |
