1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1962 Seat 1400
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1962 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1962 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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1962 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Seat |
| Model | Lagonda | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2660 mm |
