1960 Seat 1400 vs. 1969 TVR Vixen
To start off, 1969 TVR Vixen is newer by 9 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 TVR Vixen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 TVR Vixen (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 TVR Vixen should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Seat 1400 weights approximately 327 kg more than 1969 TVR Vixen.
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, 1969 TVR Vixen (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1969 TVR Vixen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Seat 1400 | 1969 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | Seat | TVR |
| Model | 1400 | Vixen |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 738 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2290 mm |
