1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1960 Seat 600
To start off, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 2 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 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 540 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.
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, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1960 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
| Model | 2600 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2010 mm |
