1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1960 Seat 600
To start off, 1971 Abarth 595 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 600 would be higher. At 598 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Seat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Abarth 595 (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Abarth 595 should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Seat 600 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1971 Abarth 595.
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, 1971 Abarth 595 (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Abarth 595 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Abarth 595 | 1960 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Abarth | Seat |
| Model | 595 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
