1960 Seat 1400 vs. 1990 Holden Apollo
To start off, 1990 Holden Apollo is newer by 30 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Holden Apollo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Holden Apollo (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Holden Apollo should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Holden Apollo weights approximately 140 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.
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, 1990 Holden Apollo, 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, 1990 Holden Apollo (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Holden Apollo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400. 1990 Holden Apollo 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. 1990 Holden Apollo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Seat 1400 | 1990 Holden Apollo | |
| Make | Seat | Holden |
| Model | 1400 | Apollo |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
