2006 Honda Civic vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 46 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 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 925 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, 2006 Honda Civic, 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, 2006 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Civic | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 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 | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
