1961 Seat 1400 vs. 1980 Volvo 265
To start off, 1980 Volvo 265 is newer by 19 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 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 265 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1961 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 265 should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 265 weights approximately 355 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, 1980 Volvo 265 (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 265 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Seat 1400 | 1980 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | 1400 | 265 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
