2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1962 Seat 600
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 38 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1962 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Seat 600 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 1962 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Caterham | Seat |
| Model | 21 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2010 mm |
