2002 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1964 Seat 600
To start off, 2002 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Seat 600 would be higher. At 4,193 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar S-Type (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1964 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1964 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1964 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, 2002 Jaguar S-Type (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar S-Type | 1964 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Seat |
| Model | S-Type | 600 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4193 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2010 mm |
