1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 1960 Seat 1400 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Seat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1200 (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Seat 1400 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200.
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, 1960 Seat 1400 (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Seat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 1200 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
