1951 Ferrari 212 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 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (169 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 212 weights approximately 425 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 212 | 1957 Seat 600 | |
Make | Ferrari | Seat |
Model | 212 | 600 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 575 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2010 mm |