1988 Maserati 420 vs. 1966 Seat 600
To start off, 1988 Maserati 420 is newer by 22 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1966 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1966 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Maserati 420 weights approximately 600 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, 1988 Maserati 420 (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Maserati 420 | 1966 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Maserati | Seat |
| Model | 420 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 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 |
