1968 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1960 Seat 600
To start off, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (94 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 365 kg more than 1960 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 Mazda Cosmo (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Cosmo | 1960 Seat 600 | |
Make | Mazda | Seat |
Model | Cosmo | 600 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 598 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 19 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2010 mm |