1959 Seat 600 vs. 2010 Renault Clio
To start off, 2010 Renault Clio is newer by 51 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, 2010 Renault Clio (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Clio weights approximately 643 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, 2010 Renault Clio, 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, 2010 Renault Clio (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Seat 600 | 2010 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Seat | Renault |
| Model | 600 | Clio |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
