1962 Abarth 750 vs. 1962 Seat 1400
To start off, both 1962 Abarth 750 and 1962 Seat 1400 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Seat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Seat 1400 (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Seat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Seat 1400 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1962 Abarth 750. 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, 1962 Seat 1400 (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Seat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 750 | 1962 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Abarth | Seat |
| Model | 750 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
