1971 Seat 1430 vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 42 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1719 kg more 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 608 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Seat 1430 | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Seat | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 1430 | Phantom |
Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2649 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5842 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1638 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3570 mm |