1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1957 Seat 600
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 14 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 950 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1957 Seat 600 | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | 130 | 600 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2010 mm |