1962 Lancia Flavia vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1973 Seat 1430 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 215 kg more than 1973 Seat 1430. 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, 1962 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (88 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Flavia | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Lancia | Seat |
Model | Flavia | 1430 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |