1960 Seat 1400 vs. 1961 Tatra T603
To start off, 1961 Tatra T603 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Tatra T603 weights approximately 405 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, 1961 Tatra T603 (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1961 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Seat 1400 | 1961 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Seat | Tatra |
Model | 1400 | T603 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 2545 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |