1957 Abarth Renault vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 1959 Seat 600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth Renault would be higher. In terms of performance, 1957 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Abarth Renault weights approximately 315 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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth Renault | 1959 Seat 600 | |
Make | Abarth | Seat |
Model | Renault | 600 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2010 mm |