1959 Citroen 2CV vs. 1963 Seat 600
To start off, 1963 Seat 600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 850 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Citroen 2CV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Citroen 2CV (24 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1963 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Citroen 2CV should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen 2CV weights approximately 160 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.
Because 1959 Citroen 2CV is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Seat 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Citroen 2CV will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Citroen 2CV (50 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Citroen 2CV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen 2CV | 1963 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | 2CV | 600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
