2006 Opel Corsa vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 2006 Opel Corsa 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 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Seat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Corsa (87 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Seat 1400 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa.
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 Opel Corsa, 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 Opel Corsa (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Corsa | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Corsa | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
