1960 Seat 600 vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 45 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 835 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (220 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm). This means 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Seat 600 | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | 600 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 598 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2490 mm |
