1953 Rover P4 vs. 1962 Seat 1400
To start off, 1962 Seat 1400 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Rover P4 (93 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1962 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 421 kg more than 1962 Seat 1400. 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, 1953 Rover P4 (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1953 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Rover P4 | 1962 Seat 1400 | |
Make | Rover | Seat |
Model | P4 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |