1960 Seat 600 vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 1997 Toyota Avensis is newer by 37 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 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Avensis (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 650 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, 1997 Toyota Avensis, 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, 1997 Toyota Avensis (155 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Seat 600 | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 598 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
