1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1966 Seat 600
To start off, 1967 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 1 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 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1966 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1966 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 949 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, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1966 Seat 600 | |
Make | Austin | Seat |
Model | 3-Litre | 600 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2010 mm |