1979 Chrysler 160 vs. 1964 Seat 600
To start off, 1979 Chrysler 160 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,639 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chrysler 160 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1964 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1964 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1964 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, 1979 Chrysler 160 (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler 160 | 1964 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Seat |
| Model | 160 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2010 mm |
