1951 Austin A vs. 1966 Seat 600
To start off, 1966 Seat 600 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 803 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1966 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1966 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A weights approximately 110 kg more than 1966 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, 1951 Austin A (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1966 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | A | 600 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
