1957 Seat 600 vs. 1966 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1966 Steyr 700C is newer by 9 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, 1966 Steyr 700C (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Steyr 700C should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Seat 600 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1966 Steyr 700C.
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, both vehicles can yield 40 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Seat 600 | 1966 Steyr 700C | |
Make | Seat | Steyr |
Model | 600 | 700C |
Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |