1974 Opel Rekord vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 1974 Opel Rekord is newer by 14 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 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Opel Rekord (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400.
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, 1974 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1974 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Opel Rekord | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Rekord | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2660 mm |
