1960 Seat 600 vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2009 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 49 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 3,630 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 889 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 2009 Subaru Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Seat 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (350 Nm @ 450 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Seat 600 | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | 600 | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 598 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 450 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
