1970 Seat 1430 vs. 1998 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 1998 Toyota Avensis is newer by 28 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Avensis (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 350 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 1970 Seat 1430 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Seat 1430. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Avensis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Toyota Avensis (204 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Seat 1430 | 1998 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 1430 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2640 mm |
