1979 Fiat 126 vs. 1967 Seat 600
To start off, 1979 Fiat 126 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Seat 600 would be higher. At 767 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Seat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 24 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 126 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1967 Seat 600.
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, 1967 Seat 600 (48 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Seat 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 126 | 1967 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 126 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
