1952 Austin A vs. 1958 Seat 600
To start off, 1958 Seat 600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 1399 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, 1952 Austin A (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 1958 Seat 600 | |
Make | Austin | Seat |
Model | A | 600 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2010 mm |