1981 Ferrari 400 vs. 1969 Seat 600
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 400 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 600 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1969 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1969 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 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 600. (47 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 400 | 1969 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Seat |
| Model | 400 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2010 mm |
