1957 Seat 600 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 974 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 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Seat 600 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Seat | Chevrolet |
| Model | 600 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 458 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 6340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 4010 mm |
