1963 Seat 1400 vs. 2000 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2000 Skoda Fabia is newer by 37 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 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Seat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Skoda Fabia (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1963 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 5 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.
Because 1963 Seat 1400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Seat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Skoda Fabia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Skoda Fabia (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Seat 1400 | 2000 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | 1400 | Fabia |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
