1974 Seat 1430 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 38 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Seat 1430. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Seat 1430 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Seat | Land Rover |
| Model | 1430 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2670 mm |
