1966 Seat 600 vs. 1970 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1970 ZAZ 966 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Seat 600 would be higher. At 887 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 ZAZ 966 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 ZAZ 966 (27 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1966 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 ZAZ 966 should accelerate faster than 1966 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 ZAZ 966 weights approximately 165 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, 1970 ZAZ 966 (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 ZAZ 966 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Seat 600 | 1970 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Seat | ZAZ |
| Model | 600 | 966 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 765 cc | 887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 47 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2170 mm |
