1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1965 Seat 600
To start off, 1965 Seat 600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 40 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1965 Seat 600.
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, 1955 Austin A 40 (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 40 | 1965 Seat 600 | |
Make | Austin | Seat |
Model | A 40 | 600 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 767 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 79 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
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 |