1995 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 36 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, 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider (189 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 845 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.
Because 1959 Seat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Seat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1959 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
| Model | Spider | 600 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2010 mm |
