1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 954 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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Seat 600 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
Model | Corvette | 600 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2010 mm |