1972 Fiat 500 vs. 1975 Seat 1430
To start off, 1975 Seat 1430 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Seat 1430 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Seat 1430 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1972 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1975 Seat 1430 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 500. (28 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 500 | 1975 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 500 | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |
