1976 Holden Torana vs. 1957 Seat 600
To start off, 1976 Holden Torana is newer by 19 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, 1976 Holden Torana (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Torana weights approximately 280 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, 1976 Holden Torana (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Torana | 1957 Seat 600 | |
Make | Holden | Seat |
Model | Torana | 600 |
Year Released | 1976 | 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 | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2010 mm |