1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1961 Seat 600
To start off, 1969 Fiat 130 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Seat 600 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1961 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 898 kg more than 1961 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 Fiat 130 (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1961 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 130 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2010 mm |
