1964 Marcos 1800 vs. 1963 Seat 600
To start off, 1964 Marcos 1800 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 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1963 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 199 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 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Marcos 1800 | 1963 Seat 600 | |
Make | Marcos | Seat |
Model | 1800 | 600 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2010 mm |