1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1958 Seat 600
To start off, both 1958 Abarth 1000 and 1958 Seat 600 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Abarth 1000 weights approximately 104 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1958 Seat 600 | |
Make | Abarth | Seat |
Model | 1000 | 600 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2010 mm |