1961 Seat 1400 vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 39 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (102 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1961 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 225 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.
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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146, 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (261 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Seat 1400 | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Seat | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 1400 | 146 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
