1968 Jaguar Type S vs. 1968 Seat 600
To start off, both 1968 Jaguar Type S and 1968 Seat 600 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1968 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1968 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 1051 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:
| 1968 Jaguar Type S | 1968 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Seat |
| Model | Type S | 600 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2010 mm |
