1956 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Seat 600
To start off, 1969 Seat 600 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1969 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 652 kg more than 1969 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, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Seat 600 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
Model | Corvette | 600 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2010 mm |