1995 Morgan 4 vs. 1962 Seat 1400
To start off, 1995 Morgan 4 is newer by 33 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1962 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Seat 1400 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1995 Morgan 4.
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, 1995 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1995 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Morgan 4 | 1962 Seat 1400 | |
Make | Morgan | Seat |
Model | 4 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 160 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 | 880 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |