1963 Citroen 2CV vs. 1963 Seat 600
To start off, both 1963 Citroen 2CV and 1963 Seat 600 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 598 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Seat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Seat 600 (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Citroen 2CV. (18 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Seat 600 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Seat 600 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1963 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Seat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Seat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Citroen 2CV, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Seat 600 (40 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen 2CV. (24 Nm). This means 1963 Seat 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Citroen 2CV | 1963 Seat 600 | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | 2CV | 600 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 423 cc | 598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 40 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |