2009 BMW 630 vs. 1958 Seat 600
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 51 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, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 1032 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, 2009 BMW 630 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 630 | 1958 Seat 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 630 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 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 | 268 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2010 mm |
