1969 Seat 124 vs. 1963 Seat 600
To start off, 1969 Seat 124 is newer by 6 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 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1963 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Seat 124 weights approximately 355 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Seat 124 | 1963 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | 124 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2010 mm |
