1980 Opel Ascona vs. 1964 Seat 600
To start off, 1980 Opel Ascona is newer by 16 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Ascona (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1964 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1964 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Ascona weights approximately 435 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, 1980 Opel Ascona (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Opel Ascona | 1964 Seat 600 | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Ascona | 600 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2010 mm |