1968 Dodge Polara vs. 1967 Seat 600
To start off, 1968 Dodge Polara is newer by 1 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Polara (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1967 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Polara should accelerate faster than 1967 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Polara weights approximately 905 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.
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 Dodge Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Seat 600. (48 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Polara | 1967 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Dodge | Seat |
| Model | Polara | 600 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2010 mm |
