1996 Rover 200 vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 1996 Rover 200 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 200 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 200 weights approximately 10 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 Rover 200, 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 Rover 200 (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Rover 200 | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | 200 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
