1969 Mazda Familia vs. 1962 Seat 1400
To start off, 1969 Mazda Familia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Seat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1962 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Seat 1400 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1969 Mazda Familia.
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, 1962 Seat 1400 (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1962 Seat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Familia | 1962 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Familia | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2660 mm |
