1949 MG TD vs. 1963 Seat 600
To start off, 1963 Seat 600 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 MG TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 MG TD would be higher. At 1,250 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 MG TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 MG TD (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1963 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 MG TD should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 MG TD weights approximately 301 kg more than 1963 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 MG TD (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 MG TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 MG TD | 1963 Seat 600 | |
| Make | MG | Seat |
| Model | TD | 600 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1250 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2010 mm |
