1981 Citroen Visa vs. 1962 Seat 600
To start off, 1981 Citroen Visa is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Seat 600 would be higher. At 652 cc (2 cylinders), 1981 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1962 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Citroen Visa weights approximately 147 kg more than 1962 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Seat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Seat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Citroen Visa (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Citroen Visa | 1962 Seat 600 | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | Visa | 600 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2010 mm |