1990 Nissan Vanette vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 1990 Nissan Vanette is newer by 30 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 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Vanette (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 365 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, 1990 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Nissan Vanette | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Vanette | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1950 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2080 mm | 2660 mm |
