1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1962 Seat 600
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 15 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1962 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 805 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden Kingswood | 1962 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Holden | Seat |
| Model | Kingswood | 600 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2010 mm |
