1966 Seat 600 vs. 1977 Volvo 343
To start off, 1977 Volvo 343 is newer by 11 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 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Volvo 343 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Volvo 343 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1966 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1966 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Volvo 343 weights approximately 415 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, 1977 Volvo 343 (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Volvo 343 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Seat 600 | 1977 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Seat | Volvo |
Model | 600 | 343 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 765 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 47 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |