1971 Seat 1430 vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1972 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corolla (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1971 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1971 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Seat 1430 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Toyota Corolla (146 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Seat 1430 | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 1430 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2340 mm |
