1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 1986 Avanti Avanti is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1986 Avanti Avanti (203 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1959 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, 1986 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Avanti Avanti | 1959 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Avanti | Seat |
| Model | Avanti | 600 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2010 mm |
