2003 GAZ 3111 vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 2003 GAZ 3111 is newer by 44 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, 2003 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 925 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, 2003 GAZ 3111 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 GAZ 3111 | 1959 Seat 600 | |
| Make | GAZ | Seat |
| Model | 3111 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2010 mm |
