1961 Seat 1400 vs. 1978 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1978 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1961 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 520 kg more than 1961 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, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Seat 1400 | 1978 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Seat | Pontiac |
| Model | 1400 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
