1981 Mazda 323 vs. 1961 Seat 1400
To start off, 1981 Mazda 323 is newer by 20 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 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Seat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda 323 (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1961 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Seat 1400 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1981 Mazda 323.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Seat 1400 (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Seat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda 323 | 1961 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 323 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1069 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
