1970 Seat 1430 vs. 1989 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1989 Toyota Celica is newer by 19 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Celica (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Celica weights approximately 590 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.
Because 1989 Toyota Celica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Seat 1430. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Toyota Celica (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Seat 1430 | 1989 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 1430 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2330 mm |
