1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1966 Seat 600
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1966 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1966 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1966 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 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1966 Seat 600 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | 1750 | 600 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2010 mm |