1968 Morris Minor vs. 1963 Seat 600
To start off, 1968 Morris Minor is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1963 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Morris Minor weights approximately 225 kg more than 1963 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 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Morris Minor | 1963 Seat 600 | |
Make | Morris | Seat |
Model | Minor | 600 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2010 mm |