1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1969 Seat 600
To start off, 1975 Alpine A 310 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,604 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1969 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1969 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, 1975 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alpine A 310 | 1969 Seat 600 | |
Make | Alpine | Seat |
Model | A 310 | 600 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2010 mm |