1975 Seat 1430 vs. 1984 Skoda L
To start off, 1984 Skoda L is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Seat 1430 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1984 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1984 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Seat 1430 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1984 Skoda L. 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 Seat 1430 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Seat 1430 | 1984 Skoda L | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | 1430 | L |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
