1971 GAZ 24 vs. 1957 Seat 600
To start off, 1971 GAZ 24 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 GAZ 24 (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 GAZ 24 should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 GAZ 24 weights approximately 915 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 GAZ 24 (124 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 GAZ 24 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1971 GAZ 24 | 1957 Seat 600 | |
Make | GAZ | Seat |
Model | 24 | 600 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2010 mm |