1958 Fiat 1400 vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1973 Seat 1430 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 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 17 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Seat 1430 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1973 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 1400 | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | 1400 | 1430 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1436 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |