1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 888 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Seat 600 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
Model | Corvette | 600 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 40 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2010 mm |