1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1973 Seat 1430 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC Hornet would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC Hornet weights approximately 384 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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | AMC | Seat |
| Model | Hornet | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2430 mm |
