1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1977 Seat 133
To start off, 1977 Seat 133 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Seat 133 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Seat 133 (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Seat 133 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 600 weights approximately 54 kg more than 1977 Seat 133.
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, 1977 Seat 133 (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Seat 133 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 1977 Seat 133 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 600 | 133 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
