2009 BMW 335 vs. 1963 Seat 1400
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1963 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 537 kg more than 1963 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, 2009 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 1963 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 335 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
