1960 Seat 1400 vs. 1977 Volvo 66

To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 17 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 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Seat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400.

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, 1977 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1977 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400. 1977 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1960 Seat 1400 has manual transmission. 1960 Seat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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