1975 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 2 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1047 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, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice (353 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (88 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chevrolet Caprice | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
| Model | Caprice | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2022 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2430 mm |
