1966 Seat 600 vs. 1962 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1966 Seat 600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Toyota Corona (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1966 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1966 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Toyota Corona weights approximately 365 kg more than 1966 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, 1962 Toyota Corona (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Seat 600 | 1962 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | 600 | Corona |
Year Released | 1966 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 765 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 47 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |