1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1972 Seat 1430
To start off, 1972 Seat 1430 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Seat 1430 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Seat 1430 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1961 Austin A 40. 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, 1972 Seat 1430 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 40 | 1972 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Austin | Seat |
Model | A 40 | 1430 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 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 | 760 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2430 mm |