1971 Seat 1430 vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 41 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (250 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1971 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1971 Seat 1430.
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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Seat 1430 | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Seat | Porsche |
| Model | 1430 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2920 mm |
