1953 Citroen 15 vs. 1970 Seat 1430
To start off, 1970 Seat 1430 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Citroen 15 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1970 Seat 1430. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Seat 1430 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 1970 Seat 1430. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1953 Citroen 15, 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, 1953 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1953 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Citroen 15 | 1970 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | 15 | 1430 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2430 mm |