1998 Caterham C21 vs. 1969 Seat 600
To start off, 1998 Caterham C21 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Caterham C21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1969 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Caterham C21 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1969 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, 1998 Caterham C21 (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Caterham C21 | 1969 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Caterham | Seat |
| Model | C21 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2010 mm |
