1979 Lada 1200 vs. 1967 Seat 600
To start off, 1979 Lada 1200 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1967 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1967 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lada 1200 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1967 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 Lada 1200 (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Seat 600. (48 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lada 1200 | 1967 Seat 600 | |
Make | Lada | Seat |
Model | 1200 | 600 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2010 mm |