1970 Seat 1500 vs. 1960 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1970 Seat 1500 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Seat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Seat 1500 (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Seat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Seat 1500 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1960 Toyota Corona. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Seat 1500 | 1960 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | 1500 | Corona |
Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |