1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1960 Seat 600
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is newer by 9 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 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe weights approximately 145 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1960 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
| Model | Coupe | 600 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2010 mm |
