1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1970 Seat 1430

To start off, 1970 Seat 1430 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 70 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 175 kg more than 1970 Seat 1430.

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, 1950 Lancia Aurelia (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1950 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 1430.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Lancia Aurelia 1970 Seat 1430
Make Lancia Seat
Model Aurelia 1430
Year Released 1950 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1989 cc 1438 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 70 HP 70 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 127 Nm 112 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3300 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1105 kg 930 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4030 mm
Vehicle Width 1570 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2430 mm


 

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