1962 Seat 600 vs. 1981 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corsa is newer by 19 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 1,452 cc, 1981 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1962 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corsa weights approximately 241 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, 1981 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Seat 600 | 1981 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 597 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
