1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1958 Seat 600
To start off, 1969 Dodge Dart is newer by 11 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, 1969 Dodge Dart (235 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 819 kg more than 1958 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 Dodge Dart (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Dart | 1958 Seat 600 | |
Make | Dodge | Seat |
Model | Dart | 600 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 421 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2010 mm |