1960 Seat 1400 vs. 1969 Seat 600
To start off, 1969 Seat 600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Seat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Seat 1400 (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Seat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Seat 1400 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1969 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, 1960 Seat 1400 (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Seat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Seat 1400 | 1969 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | 1400 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2010 mm |
