1957 Seat 600 vs. 1968 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1968 Simca 1200S is newer by 11 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, 1968 Simca 1200S (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Simca 1200S weights approximately 280 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.
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, 1968 Simca 1200S (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Seat 600 | 1968 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Seat | Simca |
| Model | 600 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| 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 | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |
