1967 Seat 600 vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1996 Toyota Picnic is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Picnic (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1967 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1967 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 760 kg more than 1967 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Seat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Seat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Picnic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Seat 600. (48 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Seat 600 | 1996 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
