1974 Seat 1430 vs. 2003 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2003 Toyota Camry is newer by 29 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Camry (160 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Camry weights approximately 430 kg more than 1974 Seat 1430. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Toyota Camry, 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, 2003 Toyota Camry (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Seat 1430 | 2003 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 1430 | Camry |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3800 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 | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
