1965 Porsche 904 vs. 1963 Seat 1400
To start off, 1965 Porsche 904 is newer by 2 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 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1963 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Seat 1400 weights approximately 366 kg more than 1965 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:
| 1965 Porsche 904 | 1963 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Porsche | Seat |
| Model | 904 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 699 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
