1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1962 Seat 600
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 14 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 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1962 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 217 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, 1976 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1962 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Alpine | Seat |
| Model | A 110 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2010 mm |
