1978 Plymouth Volare vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 1978 Plymouth Volare is newer by 18 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Plymouth Volare (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 400 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, 1978 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Plymouth Volare | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
Make | Plymouth | Seat |
Model | Volare | 1400 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |