1957 Seat 600 vs. 1993 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1993 TVR Chimaera is newer by 36 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, 1993 TVR Chimaera (276 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 TVR Chimaera weights approximately 475 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, 1993 TVR Chimaera (388 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Seat 600 | 1993 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Seat | TVR |
| Model | 600 | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
