1996 Plymouth Neon vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Neon is newer by 36 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Neon (132 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 44 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.
Because 1960 Seat 1400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Seat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Plymouth Neon | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
Make | Plymouth | Seat |
Model | Neon | 1400 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1960 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |