2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1957 Seat 600
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1957 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, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda RX-8 | 1957 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | RX-8 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2010 mm |
