1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1960 Seat 600
To start off, 1960 Seat 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 691 kg more than 1960 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, 1959 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1960 Seat 600 | |
Make | Bristol | Seat |
Model | 406 | 600 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2010 mm |