1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 10 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 395 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1959 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
| Model | GT | 600 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2010 mm |
