1972 Seat 1430 vs. 1996 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1996 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1972 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1972 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 320 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, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Seat 1430 | 1996 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Seat | Venturi |
| Model | 1430 | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
