1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1960 Seat 600
To start off, 1968 Fiat 500 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 600 would be higher. At 598 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Seat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Seat 600 (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Seat 600 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Seat 600 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. 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, 1960 Seat 600 (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Seat 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1960 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 500 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
