1960 Seat 600 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 50 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 1131 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, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, 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, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Seat 600 | 2010 Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Make | Seat | Chevrolet |
| Model | 600 | Equinox |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 598 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2858 mm |
