1972 Renault 5 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 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Seat 1430 (38 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Renault 5. (33 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1972 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Seat 1430 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1972 Renault 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Seat 1430 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Seat 1430. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Renault 5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (88 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Renault 5. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Renault 5 | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | 5 | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 782 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
