1969 Seat 1430 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (169 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1969 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 715 kg more than 1969 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (250 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Seat 1430 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Seat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1430 | E |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1436 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2860 mm |
