1982 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1967 Seat 600
To start off, 1982 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Fiat Ritmo (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1967 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1967 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 345 kg more than 1967 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Fiat Ritmo (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Seat 600. (48 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat Ritmo | 1967 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Ritmo | 600 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2010 mm |
