1961 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1961 Seat 600
To start off, both 1961 Fiat Cabriolet and 1961 Seat 600 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1961 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 314 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Cabriolet | 1961 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Cabriolet | 600 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2010 mm |
