1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe vs. 1970 Seat 1430
To start off, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 2,616 cc (2 cylinders), 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe weights approximately 180 kg more than 1970 Seat 1430. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe | 1970 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | RX 4 Coupe | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |
