1963 Seat 600 vs. 2012 Porsche 911

To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 49 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (530 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 511 more horse power than 1963 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 1085 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.

Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Seat 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 659 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 600.

Compare all specifications:

1963 Seat 600 2012 Porsche 911
Make Seat Porsche
Model 600 911
Year Released 1963 2012
Engine Position Rear Rear
Engine Size 598 cc 3800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 19 HP 530 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 40 Nm 699 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Vehicle Weight 575 kg 1660 kg
Vehicle Length 3300 mm 4478 mm
Vehicle Width 1390 mm 1852 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 2350 mm


 

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