1971 Rover 2000 vs. 1967 Seat 600
To start off, 1971 Rover 2000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1967 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1967 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 2000 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1967 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Rover 2000 (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Seat 600. (48 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Rover 2000 | 1967 Seat 600 | |
Make | Rover | Seat |
Model | 2000 | 600 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1978 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2010 mm |