1989 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 29 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 170 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.
Because 1960 Seat 1400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Seat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Pontiac Grand Am | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Seat |
| Model | Grand Am | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
