1965 Seat 600 vs. 1985 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1985 Nissan Skyline is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 475 kg more than 1965 Seat 600.
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, 1985 Nissan Skyline (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Seat 600 | 1985 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Seat | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1809 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 93 HP |
| Torque | 47 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |
