2009 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 1960 Seat 600
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 49 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V (542 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 523 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600.
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, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V (550 Nm @ 6200 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS-V | 1960 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Seat |
| Model | CTS-V | 600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2010 mm |
