1960 Seat 1400 vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1975 Volvo 240 is newer by 15 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 240 (81 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 240 weights approximately 275 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, 1975 Volvo 240 (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1975 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Seat 1400 | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | 1400 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
