1992 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 32 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 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz S (165 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 455 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz S (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mercedes-Benz S | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Seat |
| Model | S | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2599 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
