1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 1957 Seat 600
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 22 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, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 141 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1957 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, 1979 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lotus Esprit | 1957 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Lotus | Seat |
| Model | Esprit | 600 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 19 HP |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2010 mm |
