1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1961 Seat 600
To start off, 1970 Mazda Luce is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Seat 600 would be higher. At 2,620 cc, 1970 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda Luce (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1961 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Luce weights approximately 679 kg more than 1961 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, 1970 Mazda Luce (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 1961 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Luce | 600 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 598 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2010 mm |
