1984 Maserati 420 vs. 1960 Seat 600
To start off, 1984 Maserati 420 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 600 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Maserati 420 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1960 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, 1984 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Maserati 420 | 1960 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Maserati | Seat |
| Model | 420 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2010 mm |
