1959 Seat 600 vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf

To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Golf (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 530 kg more than 1959 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1959 Seat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Seat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Golf, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volkswagen Golf (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.

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