1963 Seat 1400 vs. 1986 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1986 Toyota Model F is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Model F (79 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1963 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Model F weights approximately 237 kg more than 1963 Seat 1400. 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, 1986 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 1400. 1986 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 1963 Seat 1400 has manual transmission. 1963 Seat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Seat 1400 | 1986 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 1400 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2240 mm |
