1969 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1972 Seat 1430
To start off, 1972 Seat 1430 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,773 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1972 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1972 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 590 kg more than 1972 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 Lancia Flaminia (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1969 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lancia Flaminia | 1972 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Lancia | Seat |
Model | Flaminia | 1430 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2773 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 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 | 1520 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2430 mm |