1970 Seat 600 vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 600 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1970 Seat 600. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 870 kg more than 1970 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota Cresta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Seat 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Seat 600 | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 47 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |
