1974 Seat 1430 vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1975 Subaru Leone is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Subaru Leone (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Seat 1430 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1975 Subaru Leone.
Because 1974 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 1974 Seat 1430. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Subaru Leone, 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, 1975 Subaru Leone (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1975 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Seat 1430 | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | 1430 | Leone |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |
