1963 Austin A 90 vs. 1964 Seat 600
To start off, 1964 Seat 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1964 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1964 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 90 weights approximately 995 kg more than 1964 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, 1963 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 90 | 1964 Seat 600 | |
Make | Austin | Seat |
Model | A 90 | 600 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2010 mm |