1960 Seat 1400 vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 50 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1337 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, 2010 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400. 2010 GMC Savana 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. 2010 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Seat 1400 | 2010 GMC Savana | |
Make | Seat | GMC |
Model | 1400 | Savana |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 2402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2073 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3429 mm |