1975 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1961 Seat 1400
To start off, 1975 Fiat Mirafiori is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Fiat Mirafiori is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat Mirafiori (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1961 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat Mirafiori should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Seat 1400 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1975 Fiat Mirafiori.
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, 1975 Fiat Mirafiori (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat Mirafiori will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat Mirafiori | 1961 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Mirafiori | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1583 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
