1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1962 Seat 600
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Seat 600 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1962 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1239 kg more than 1962 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1962 Seat 600 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Seat |
Model | V8 Volante | 600 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2010 mm |