1957 Seat 600 vs. 1974 Seat 1430
To start off, 1974 Seat 1430 is newer by 17 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, 1974 Seat 1430 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Seat 1430 weights approximately 355 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, 1974 Seat 1430 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Seat 600 | 1974 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Seat | Seat |
Model | 600 | 1430 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |