1956 BMW 501 vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 1960 Seat 1400 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 501 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1960 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, 1956 BMW 501 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 501 | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 501 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3166 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
