1960 Seat 1400 vs. 1974 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1974 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 14 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 1,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volkswagen Passat (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Seat 1400 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 1960 Seat 1400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Seat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Volkswagen Passat (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1974 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Seat 1400 | 1974 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | 1400 | Passat |
Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2480 mm |