1961 Seat 1400 vs. 2003 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2003 Smart Roadster is newer by 42 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, 2003 Smart Roadster (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1961 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Seat 1400 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2003 Smart Roadster.
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, 2003 Smart Roadster (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2003 Smart Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Seat 1400 | 2003 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Seat | Smart |
Model | 1400 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1961 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |