1970 Seat 1430 vs. 1974 Tatra T613
To start off, 1974 Tatra T613 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Tatra T613 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1970 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, 1974 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1974 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Seat 1430 | 1974 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Seat | Tatra |
| Model | 1430 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2990 mm |
