1969 Seat 1500 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 1500 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Seat 1500 (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Seat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Seat 1500 | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | 1500 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |