2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 40 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Familia weights approximately 65 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, 2000 Mazda Familia, 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, 2000 Mazda Familia (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400. 2000 Mazda Familia has automatic transmission and 1960 Seat 1400 has manual transmission. 1960 Seat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mazda Familia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Familia | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
