1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Seat 600
To start off, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 600 would be higher. At 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 800 kg more than 1960 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 Seat 600 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
Model | Corvette | 600 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5352 cc | 598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2010 mm |