1973 Seat 1430 vs. 2004 BMW Z4
To start off, 2004 BMW Z4 is newer by 31 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW Z4 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW Z4 weights approximately 331 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, 2004 BMW Z4 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Seat 1430 | 2004 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | 1430 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2500 mm |
