1963 AC Cobra vs. 1969 Seat 1430
To start off, 1969 Seat 1430 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Cobra (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1969 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Cobra weights approximately 120 kg more than 1969 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, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1969 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | AC | Seat |
| Model | Cobra | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1436 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2430 mm |
