1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 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 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1973 Seat 1430. 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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (359 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Seat |
| Model | 450 | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4519 cc | 1436 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2430 mm |
