1957 Seat 600 vs. 2012 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2012 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600.
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 GMC Canyon (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Seat 600 | 2012 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Seat | GMC |
| Model | 600 | Canyon |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| 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 | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
