1964 Seat 600 vs. 2012 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2012 Honda Jazz is newer by 48 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Jazz (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1964 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1964 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Jazz weights approximately 472 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.
Because 1964 Seat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Seat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Jazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Jazz (114 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Seat 600 | 2012 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Seat | Honda |
Model | 600 | Jazz |
Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 47 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1047 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |