1962 Seat 600 vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 43 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 656 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 Honda Life is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1962 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Life weights approximately 215 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.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Seat 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Honda Life (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Seat 600 | 2005 Honda Life | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | 600 | Life |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 597 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |
