1960 Seat 600 vs. 1996 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 1996 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volkswagen Sharan (113 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 1141 kg more than 1960 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Seat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Seat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Sharan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Volkswagen Sharan (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Seat 600 | 1996 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 600 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 598 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
