1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1975 Seat 1430
To start off, 1975 Seat 1430 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1975 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1146 kg more than 1975 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 1975 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Centurion | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2430 mm |
