1973 Seat 1430 vs. 1970 Seat 124
To start off, 1973 Seat 1430 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Seat 1430 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Seat 1430 weights approximately 29 kg more than 1970 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Seat 1430 (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1973 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Seat 1430 | 1970 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | 1430 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2430 mm |
