1961 Seat 1400 vs. 2000 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2000 Suzuki Samurai 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 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Seat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Suzuki Samurai (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1961 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Suzuki Samurai should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Seat 1400 weights approximately 129 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Samurai.
Because 2000 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Seat 1400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Suzuki Samurai will offer significantly more control. 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 Suzuki Samurai (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Suzuki Samurai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Seat 1400 | 2000 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | 1400 | Samurai |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2490 mm |
