1987 BMW M6 vs. 1961 Seat 1400
To start off, 1987 BMW M6 is newer by 26 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1961 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW M6 weights approximately 440 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, 1987 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1987 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW M6 | 1961 Seat 1400 | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | M6 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 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 | 1505 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |