2007 Porsche 911 vs. 1961 Seat 1400
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (409 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1961 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 321 kg more than 1961 Seat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Porsche 911 | 1961 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Porsche | Seat |
| Model | 911 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 409 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
