1973 Opel Admiral vs. 1974 Seat 1430
To start off, 1974 Seat 1430 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 545 kg more than 1974 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 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Opel Admiral | 1974 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Admiral | 1430 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 227 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2430 mm |