1979 Plymouth Volare vs. 1965 Seat 600
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Volare 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 910 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 Plymouth Volare (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Plymouth Volare | 1965 Seat 600 | |
Make | Plymouth | Seat |
Model | Volare | 600 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 767 cc |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 232 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2010 mm |