1976 Holden Torana vs. 1963 Seat 1400
To start off, 1976 Holden Torana is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Seat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Torana (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1963 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Seat 1400 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1976 Holden Torana.
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, 1976 Holden Torana (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Torana | 1963 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Holden | Seat |
| Model | Torana | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
