1960 Seat 1400 vs. 1998 Honda S-MX
To start off, 1998 Honda S-MX is newer by 38 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda S-MX weights approximately 267 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 1998 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Seat 1400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda S-MX will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400. 1998 Honda S-MX 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. 1998 Honda S-MX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Seat 1400 | 1998 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | 1400 | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
