1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1957 Seat 600
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 25 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, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 530 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1415 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, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 705 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1957 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Seat |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 600 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2010 mm |
