1957 Seat 600 vs. 2011 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2011 Renault Laguna is newer by 54 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, 2011 Renault Laguna (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600.
Because 1957 Seat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Seat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Seat 600 | 2011 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Seat | Renault |
| Model | 600 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| 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 | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2750 mm |
