2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1017 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 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Seat 1400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400. 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Seat |
| Model | Discovery | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
