1993 Porsche 911 vs. 1962 Seat 1400
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1962 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 911 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1962 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 911 | 1962 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Porsche | Seat |
| Model | 911 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2660 mm |
