2001 Holden UTE vs. 1958 Seat 600
To start off, 2001 Holden UTE is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2001 Holden UTE (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Holden UTE weights approximately 924 kg more than 1958 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, 2001 Holden UTE (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden UTE | 1958 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Holden | Seat |
| Model | UTE | 600 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2010 mm |
