1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1957 Seat 600
To start off, 1968 Holden Belmont is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 715 kg more than 1957 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 Holden Belmont (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 1957 Seat 600 | |
Make | Holden | Seat |
Model | Belmont | 600 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2010 mm |