2009 BMW 320 vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 50 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, 2009 BMW 320 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 810 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, 2009 BMW 320 (351 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 1959 Seat 600 | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 320 | 600 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2010 mm |