1961 Seat 1400 vs. 1961 Trabant Universal
To start off, both 1961 Seat 1400 and 1961 Trabant Universal were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Seat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Seat 1400 (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1961 Trabant Universal. (20 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Seat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1961 Trabant Universal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Seat 1400 weights approximately 399 kg more than 1961 Trabant Universal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 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 1961 Seat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Trabant Universal, 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, 1961 Seat 1400 (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Trabant Universal. (44 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1961 Seat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Trabant Universal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Seat 1400 | 1961 Trabant Universal | |
| Make | Seat | Trabant |
| Model | 1400 | Universal |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2030 mm |
