1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1966 Seat 600
To start off, 1966 Seat 600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 765 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Seat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1966 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1966 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Seat 600 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750.
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, 1959 Abarth 750 (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 1966 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Abarth | Seat |
| Model | 750 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
