2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1957 Seat 600
To start off, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 51 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, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 1403 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, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1957 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Jeep | Seat |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | 600 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2010 mm |
