1960 Seat 1400 vs. 1981 Seat Ritmo
To start off, 1981 Seat Ritmo is newer by 21 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, 1981 Seat Ritmo (63 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Seat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Seat 1400 weights approximately 183 kg more than 1981 Seat Ritmo.
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, 1981 Seat Ritmo, 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, 1981 Seat Ritmo (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1981 Seat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Seat 1400 | 1981 Seat Ritmo | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | 1400 | Ritmo |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
