1960 Seat 1400 vs. 2001 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2001 Toyota MR2 is newer by 41 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota MR2 (140 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 545 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, 2001 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Seat 1400 | 2001 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 1400 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
