1981 Avanti Avanti vs. 1961 Seat 600
To start off, 1981 Avanti Avanti is newer by 20 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Avanti Avanti (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1961 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 964 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, 1981 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Avanti Avanti | 1961 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Avanti | Seat |
| Model | Avanti | 600 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2010 mm |
