1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1968 Seat 600
To start off, 1968 Seat 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1968 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1968 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite weights approximately 139 kg more than 1968 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1968 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Seat |
| Model | Sprite | 600 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
