1952 Nissan Sports vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1973 Seat 1430 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 1,436 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Seat 1430 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1952 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1952 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Seat 1430 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1952 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Seat 1430 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Nissan Sports | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Sports | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 860 cc | 1436 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2430 mm |
