1964 Seat 600 vs. 1978 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1964 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1964 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 295 kg more than 1964 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, 1978 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Seat 600 | 1978 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | 600 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 47 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2380 mm |