1984 Lotus Esprit vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 1984 Lotus Esprit is newer by 24 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 2 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, 1984 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Esprit | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Lotus | Seat |
| Model | Esprit | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2660 mm |
