1982 Maserati Bi Turbo vs. 1966 Seat 600
To start off, 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Seat 600 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo (202 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1966 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1966 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo weights approximately 520 kg more than 1966 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, 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo (258 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo | 1966 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Maserati | Seat |
| Model | Bi Turbo | 600 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2010 mm |
