1970 Seat 1430 vs. 2011 Audi A6
To start off, 2011 Audi A6 is newer by 41 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A6 weights approximately 940 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 2011 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Seat 1430. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A6 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, 2011 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Seat 1430 | 2011 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Seat | Audi |
| Model | 1430 | A6 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2842 mm |
