1973 Mazda RX-3 vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, both 1973 Mazda RX-3 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 1,964 cc, 1973 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda RX-3 (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda RX-3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Seat 1430 weights approximately 113 kg more than 1973 Mazda RX-3.
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 Mazda RX-3 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda RX-3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda RX-3 | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | RX-3 | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2430 mm |
