2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1962 Seat 600
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 47 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 2,735 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1962 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1768 kg more than 1962 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1962 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Dodge | Seat |
| Model | Charger | 600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2735 cc | 597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2010 mm |
