1971 Honda Life vs. 1962 Seat 600
To start off, 1971 Honda Life is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Seat 600 would be higher. At 597 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Seat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Honda Life (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1962 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Seat 600 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1971 Honda Life.
Because 1962 Seat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Seat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1962 Seat 600 (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1962 Seat 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1962 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Life | 600 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2010 mm |
