1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1958 Seat 600
To start off, 1964 Fiat 500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1964 Fiat 500 (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Seat 600 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500.
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, 1958 Seat 600 (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Seat 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 500 | 1958 Seat 600 | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | 500 | 600 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |