1966 Seat 600 vs. 1964 Simca 1000
To start off, 1966 Seat 600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 844 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Simca 1000 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1966 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1966 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Simca 1000 weights approximately 225 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, 1964 Simca 1000 (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Seat 600 | 1964 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Seat | Simca |
| Model | 600 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 765 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 47 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2230 mm |
