1961 Seat 1400 vs. 1998 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Caddy is newer by 37 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 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Seat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volkswagen Caddy (59 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1961 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Seat 1400 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1998 Volkswagen Caddy.
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, 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, 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, 1998 Volkswagen Caddy (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Seat 1400 | 1998 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1400 | Caddy |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
