1963 Abarth 750 vs. 1961 Seat 600
To start off, 1963 Abarth 750 is newer by 2 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 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1961 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Seat 600 weights approximately 41 kg more than 1963 Abarth 750.
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, 1963 Abarth 750 (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 750 | 1961 Seat 600 | |
Make | Abarth | Seat |
Model | 750 | 600 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |