1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo is newer by 12 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Seat 1400 weights approximately 81 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
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, 1972 BMW Turbo (177 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm). This means 1972 BMW Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Turbo | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | Turbo | 1400 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |