1973 Seat 1430 vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1994 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 716 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.
Because 1973 Seat 1430 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Seat 1430. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Seat 1430 | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Seat | Buick |
| Model | 1430 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1436 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2820 mm |
