1996 Nissan Stagea vs. 1963 Seat 1400
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1963 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 365 kg more than 1963 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 1400. 1996 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1963 Seat 1400 has manual transmission. 1963 Seat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan Stagea | 1963 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Stagea | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
