1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1961 Seat 1400
To start off, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is newer by 2 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 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1961 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Seat 1400 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1961 Seat 1400 | |
Make | Morgan | Seat |
Model | Plus 4 Plus | 1400 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |