1964 Jaguar MK II vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1973 Seat 1430 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 520 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, 1964 Jaguar MK II (196 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Jaguar MK II | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Seat |
| Model | MK II | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1436 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 196 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |
