1962 Seat 600 vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1972 Simca 1000 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Simca 1000 (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1962 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Simca 1000 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1962 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Simca 1000 (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Seat 600 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Seat | Simca |
| Model | 600 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 597 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2230 mm |
