1982 Porsche 944 vs. 1961 Seat 1400
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 21 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 944 (151 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1961 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1961 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, 1982 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Porsche 944 | 1961 Seat 1400 | |
Make | Porsche | Seat |
Model | 944 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2479 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 151 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |