1979 Mazda 121 vs. 1965 Seat 600
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 559 kg more than 1965 Seat 600.
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 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda 121 | 1965 Seat 600 | |
Make | Mazda | Seat |
Model | 121 | 600 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 767 cc |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2010 mm |