1966 Seat 600 vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Corolla (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1966 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1966 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 320 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, 1985 Toyota Corolla (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Seat 600 | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 765 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 47 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
