1973 Austin Maxi vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, both 1973 Austin Maxi and 1973 Seat 1430 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,485 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Austin Maxi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Seat 1430 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1973 Austin Maxi. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Austin Maxi weights approximately 50 kg more than 1973 Seat 1430.
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, 1973 Austin Maxi, 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 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Maxi. (104 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1973 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Maxi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Maxi | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | Maxi | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1485 cc | 1436 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2430 mm |
