1973 Seat 1430 vs. 1973 Zastava 2101
To start off, both 1973 Seat 1430 and 1973 Zastava 2101 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,436 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Seat 1430 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1973 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1973 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Zastava 2101 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1973 Seat 1430.
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 Seat 1430 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Seat 1430 | 1973 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Seat | Zastava |
| Model | 1430 | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 1436 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2430 mm |
