1963 Seat 600 vs. 1964 Vauxhall Victor

To start off, 1964 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Vauxhall Victor (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1963 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 365 kg more than 1963 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, 1964 Vauxhall Victor (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 600.

Compare all specifications:

1963 Seat 600 1964 Vauxhall Victor
Make Seat Vauxhall
Model 600 Victor
Year Released 1963 1964
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 598 cc 1507 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 19 HP 49 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 40 Nm 109 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 575 kg 940 kg
Vehicle Length 3300 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1390 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 2550 mm


 

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