1961 AC Ace vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 1961 AC Ace is newer by 2 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, 1961 AC Ace (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 AC Ace weights approximately 238 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.
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, 1961 AC Ace (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Ace | 1959 Seat 600 | |
Make | AC | Seat |
Model | Ace | 600 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2010 mm |