1971 Seat 1430 vs. 1964 Steyr 500
To start off, 1971 Seat 1430 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Seat 1430 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Seat 1430 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1964 Steyr 500. 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, 1971 Seat 1430 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Seat 1430 | 1964 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Seat | Steyr |
| Model | 1430 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 489 cc |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 1850 mm |
