1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1964 Seat 600
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Seat 600 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1964 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1964 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1964 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1964 Seat 600 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | 90 | 600 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2010 mm |