1970 Audi 100 vs. 1969 Seat 1430
To start off, 1970 Audi 100 is newer by 1 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 1,871 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Audi 100 (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1969 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Audi 100 weights approximately 152 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, 1970 Audi 100 (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1970 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Audi 100 | 1969 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Audi | Seat |
Model | 100 | 1430 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1871 cc | 1436 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |