1959 Holden FE vs. 1965 Seat 600
To start off, 1965 Seat 600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FE would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Holden FE weights approximately 405 kg more than 1965 Seat 600.
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 Holden FE (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Holden FE | 1965 Seat 600 | |
Make | Holden | Seat |
Model | FE | 600 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 767 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2010 mm |