1972 Porsche 911 vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 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 2,339 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1960 Seat 1400. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Porsche 911 (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Porsche 911 | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
Make | Porsche | Seat |
Model | 911 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2339 cc | 1394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2660 mm |