1957 Seat 600 vs. 1961 Simca 1000
To start off, 1961 Simca 1000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1961 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Simca 1000 weights approximately 155 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Simca 1000 (73 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm). This means 1961 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Seat 600 | 1961 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Seat | Simca |
| Model | 600 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2230 mm |
