1958 Maserati 250 vs. 1957 Seat 600
To start off, 1958 Maserati 250 is newer by 1 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, 1958 Maserati 250 (193 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Maserati 250 weights approximately 85 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati 250 | 1957 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Maserati | Seat |
| Model | 250 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 575 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2010 mm |
