1959 Fiat 600 vs. 2000 Seat Leon
To start off, 2000 Seat Leon is newer by 41 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Leon weights approximately 551 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fiat 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 2000 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 600 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1301 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
