1983 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1961 Seat 600

To start off, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 22 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 2,292 cc, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mazda RX-7 (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1961 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 484 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, 1983 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 600.

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