1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1962 Seat 600
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1962 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1962 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1962 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
| Model | 1750 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2010 mm |
