2005 Opel Corsa vs. 1960 Seat 600
To start off, 2005 Opel Corsa is newer by 45 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 1,387 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Corsa (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Corsa weights approximately 500 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.
Because 1960 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 1960 Seat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa, 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, 2005 Opel Corsa (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Corsa | 1960 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Corsa | 600 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2010 mm |
