1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1963 Seat 600

To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1963 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 463 kg more than 1963 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 600.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Alfa Romeo Spider 1963 Seat 600
Make Alfa Romeo Seat
Model Spider 600
Year Released 1967 1963
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1777 cc 767 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 122 HP 24 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 186 Nm 47 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1038 kg 575 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 3300 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1390 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2010 mm


 

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