1972 Seat 1430 vs. 1972 Volvo 1800
To start off, both 1972 Seat 1430 and 1972 Volvo 1800 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volvo 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo 1800 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1972 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1972 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1972 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 Volvo 1800 (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Seat 1430 | 1972 Volvo 1800 | |
Make | Seat | Volvo |
Model | 1430 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |