1957 Seat 600 vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 39 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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (158 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 769 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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Seat 600 | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |
