1960 Seat 600 vs. 2003 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS is newer by 43 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 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 1045 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, 2003 Cadillac CTS (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Seat 600 | 2003 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Seat | Cadillac |
| Model | 600 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 598 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2890 mm |
