1960 Seat 1400 vs. 2007 BMW Z4
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 is newer by 47 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 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Z4 weights approximately 260 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, 2007 BMW Z4 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400. 2007 BMW Z4 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. 2007 BMW Z4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Seat 1400 | 2007 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | 1400 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |
