1974 Seat 1430 vs. 2004 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2004 TVR Tuscan is newer by 30 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Tuscan (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 270 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.
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 TVR Tuscan (402 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Seat 1430 | 2004 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Seat | TVR |
| Model | 1430 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5500 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 | 930 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2370 mm |
