1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1957 Seat 600
To start off, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 12 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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (317 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 930 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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (545 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 1957 Seat 600 | |
Make | Plymouth | Seat |
Model | Barracuda | 600 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 545 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2010 mm |