1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 29 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 613 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lotus Esprit | 1959 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Lotus | Seat |
| Model | Esprit | 600 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
| 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 | 215 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2010 mm |
