1966 Seat 600 vs. 1971 Sunbeam Rapier
To start off, 1971 Sunbeam Rapier is newer by 5 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 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Sunbeam Rapier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Sunbeam Rapier (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1966 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Sunbeam Rapier should accelerate faster than 1966 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Sunbeam Rapier weights approximately 455 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, 1971 Sunbeam Rapier (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Sunbeam Rapier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Seat 600 | 1971 Sunbeam Rapier | |
| Make | Seat | Sunbeam |
| Model | 600 | Rapier |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 765 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 47 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
