1999 Fiat Punto vs. 1962 Seat 600
To start off, 1999 Fiat Punto is newer by 37 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 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Punto (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1962 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Punto weights approximately 367 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.
Because 1962 Seat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Seat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Punto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Fiat Punto (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Punto | 1962 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Punto | 600 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2010 mm |
