1957 Fiat 600 vs. 1995 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1995 Seat Marbella is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Seat Marbella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Seat Marbella (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Seat Marbella should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 600 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1995 Seat Marbella.
Because 1957 Fiat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Fiat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Seat Marbella, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Seat Marbella (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Seat Marbella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 600 | 1995 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 600 | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2170 mm |
