1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 1963 Seat 600
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 27 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1963 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 1440 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, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 1963 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Seat |
| Model | Custom Cruiser | 600 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2010 mm |
