1960 Seat 1400 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 53 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 200 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, 2013 Mini Cooper, 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Seat 1400 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Seat | Mini |
| Model | 1400 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2547 mm |
