1963 Seat 1400 vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 48 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1963 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 255 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, 2011 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 1400. 2011 BMW 120 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. 2011 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Seat 1400 | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Seat | BMW |
Model | 1400 | 120 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |