1976 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1960 Seat 600
To start off, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 600 would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1960 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Seat 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1960 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Seat |
| Model | Trail Duster | 600 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2010 mm |
