1963 Seat 600 vs. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 23 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 2,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1963 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 675 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Seat 600 | 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
Make | Seat | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 600 | 90 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 598 cc | 2391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |