1957 Seat 600 vs. 1973 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1973 Triumph Dolomite is newer by 16 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, 1973 Triumph Dolomite (124 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph Dolomite should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph Dolomite weights approximately 391 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, 1973 Triumph Dolomite (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph Dolomite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Seat 600 | 1973 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Seat | Triumph |
| Model | 600 | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
