1981 Nissan Leopard vs. 1961 Seat 600
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1961 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 618 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 Nissan Leopard (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Nissan Leopard | 1961 Seat 600 | |
Make | Nissan | Seat |
Model | Leopard | 600 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2010 mm |