1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1967 Seat 600
To start off, 1967 Seat 600 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 40 (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1967 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, 1954 Austin A 40 (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Seat 600. (48 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1967 Seat 600 | |
Make | Austin | Seat |
Model | A 40 | 600 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2010 mm |