1961 Seat 1400 vs. 1961 Wartburg 312
To start off, both 1961 Seat 1400 and 1961 Wartburg 312 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 13 more horse power than 1961 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Seat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1961 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Seat 1400 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1961 Wartburg 312. 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 Wartburg 312, 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 Seat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Seat 1400 | 1961 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | Seat | Wartburg |
Model | 1400 | 312 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |