1996 Fiat 131 vs. 1965 Seat 600
To start off, 1996 Fiat 131 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat 131 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1965 Seat 600.
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, 1996 Fiat 131 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat 131 | 1965 Seat 600 | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | 131 | 600 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 767 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 167 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2010 mm |