1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1973 Seat 1430

To start off, 1973 Seat 1430 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,436 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Seat 1430 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.

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, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Alfa Romeo GTA 1973 Seat 1430
Make Alfa Romeo Seat
Model GTA 1430
Year Released 1967 1973
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1290 cc 1436 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 93 HP 70 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 112 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 790 kg 930 kg
Vehicle Length 4090 mm 4030 mm
Vehicle Width 1590 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2430 mm


 

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