1979 Porsche 930 vs. 1961 Seat 600
To start off, 1979 Porsche 930 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Seat 600 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1961 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 930 weights approximately 724 kg more than 1961 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 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Porsche 930 | 1961 Seat 600 | |
Make | Porsche | Seat |
Model | 930 | 600 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2010 mm |