1960 Seat 600 vs. 2002 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2002 TVR Cerbera is newer by 42 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Cerbera (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 455 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.
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, 2002 TVR Cerbera (457 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Seat 600 | 2002 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Seat | TVR |
| Model | 600 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 598 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 457 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |
