1980 Audi Sport vs. 1963 Seat 1400
To start off, 1980 Audi Sport is newer by 17 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 2,133 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Audi Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1963 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Seat 1400 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Because 1980 Audi Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Seat 1400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Audi Sport (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1963 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Audi | Seat |
| Model | Sport | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |
