1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1973 Seat 1430 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Seat 1430 (94 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 85 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Seat 1430 (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1973 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
| Model | Giulia | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |
