1951 Ferrari 166 vs. 1957 Seat 600
To start off, 1957 Seat 600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 166 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 166 (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 166 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1957 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:
1951 Ferrari 166 | 1957 Seat 600 | |
Make | Ferrari | Seat |
Model | 166 | 600 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 575 kg |