1957 Seat 600 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 55 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 411 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1115 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Seat 600 | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Seat | Aston Martin |
| Model | 600 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2601 mm |
