2002 Honda Accord vs. 1966 Seat 600
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Seat 600 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1966 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1966 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 817 kg more than 1966 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 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 1966 Seat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord, 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, 2002 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 1966 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Accord | 600 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2010 mm |
