1965 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1973 Seat 1430 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Grand Break (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 295 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, 1965 Fiat Grand Break (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (88 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Grand Break will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Grand Break | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Grand Break | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
