1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 Seat 600
To start off, 1970 Seat 600 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin A 40 (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Seat 600. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 40 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1970 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, 1949 Austin A 40 (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 40 | 1970 Seat 600 | |
Make | Austin | Seat |
Model | A 40 | 600 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2010 mm |