1961 Seat 600 vs. 1982 Toyota Century
To start off, 1982 Toyota Century is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Seat 600 would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1961 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Century weights approximately 1229 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, 1982 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Seat 600 | 1982 Toyota Century | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | 600 | Century |
Year Released | 1961 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 598 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2870 mm |