1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1969 Seat 600

To start off, 1969 Seat 600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1800 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1969 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1800 should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1969 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 Fiat 1800 (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 600.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Fiat 1800 1969 Seat 600
Make Fiat Seat
Model 1800 600
Year Released 1959 1969
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1796 cc 767 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 75 HP 24 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 127 Nm 47 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1215 kg 575 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 3300 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1390 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2010 mm


 

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