1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1965 Seat 600
To start off, 1970 Fiat 124 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 124 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1965 Seat 600.
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, 1970 Fiat 124 (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 124 | 1965 Seat 600 | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | 124 | 600 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 767 cc |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 89 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2010 mm |