1957 Seat 600 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 13 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, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 (52 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 435 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, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Seat 600 | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | 600 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |