1964 Peugeot 404 vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 1964 Peugeot 404 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Peugeot 404 (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400.
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, 1964 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1964 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Peugeot 404 | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Seat |
| Model | 404 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1618 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
