1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1970 Seat 600

To start off, 1970 Seat 600 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1970 Seat 600. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1142 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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 600.

Compare all specifications:

1951 Cadillac 62 1970 Seat 600
Make Cadillac Seat
Model 62 600
Year Released 1951 1970
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 5422 cc 767 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 160 HP 29 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 423 Nm 47 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1752 kg 610 kg
Vehicle Length 5480 mm 3300 mm
Vehicle Width 2050 mm 1390 mm
Vehicle Height 1600 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 3210 mm 2010 mm