2000 AC Cobra vs. 1960 Seat 600
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 600 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Cobra weights approximately 325 kg more than 1960 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, 2000 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Cobra | 1960 Seat 600 | |
Make | AC | Seat |
Model | Cobra | 600 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2010 mm |