1964 Porsche 904 vs. 1971 Seat 1500
To start off, 1971 Seat 1500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1971 Seat 1500. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1971 Seat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Seat 1500 weights approximately 461 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Porsche 904 | 1971 Seat 1500 | |
| Make | Porsche | Seat |
| Model | 904 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 1479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 699 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
