1986 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1963 Seat 600
To start off, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Seat 600 would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (221 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1963 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1963 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, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (336 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | 1963 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Seat |
| Model | XJ6 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2010 mm |
