1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1970 Seat 600
To start off, 1970 Seat 600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1970 Seat 600. (29 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin A 60 weights approximately 512 kg more than 1970 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, 1968 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin A 60 | 1970 Seat 600 | |
Make | Austin | Seat |
Model | A 60 | 600 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 29 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2010 mm |