1973 Seat 1430 vs. 1973 Volvo 164

To start off, both 1973 Seat 1430 and 1973 Volvo 164 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Volvo 164 (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volvo 164 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1973 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 Volvo 164 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1973 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.

Compare all specifications:

1973 Seat 1430 1973 Volvo 164
Make Seat Volvo
Model 1430 164
Year Released 1973 1973
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1436 cc 2976 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 70 HP 142 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 112 Nm 221 Nm
Torque RPM 3300 RPM 2500 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 930 kg 1360 kg
Vehicle Length 4030 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2730 mm


 

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