1971 Seat 1430 vs. 1991 Volkswagen Polo

To start off, 1991 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 20 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 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Seat 1430 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1991 Volkswagen Polo. (43 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1991 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Seat 1430 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1991 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 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 1971 Seat 1430. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Volkswagen Polo, 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, 1971 Seat 1430 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volkswagen Polo. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volkswagen Polo.

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