1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 1961 Seat 1400
To start off, 1961 Seat 1400 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Seat 1400 (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Seat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1961 Seat 1400.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Fiat 1500 | 1961 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 1500 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |
