1972 Porsche 911 vs. 1957 Seat 600
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 502 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Porsche 911 | 1957 Seat 600 | |
Make | Porsche | Seat |
Model | 911 | 600 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2010 mm |