1993 Honda NSX vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 1993 Honda NSX is newer by 34 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, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda NSX weights approximately 795 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, 1993 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Honda NSX | 1959 Seat 600 | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | NSX | 600 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2010 mm |