1986 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1961 Seat 1400
To start off, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 25 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 2,918 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1961 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 655 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, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (239 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Jaguar XJ6 | 1961 Seat 1400 | |
Make | Jaguar | Seat |
Model | XJ6 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1961 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2918 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2660 mm |