1972 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1962 Seat 600
To start off, 1972 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 10 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (185 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1962 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 1078 kg more than 1962 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, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (434 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Pontiac Firebird | 1962 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Seat |
| Model | Firebird | 600 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1653 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2010 mm |
