1975 Seat 1430 vs. 1986 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1986 Toyota Blizzard is newer by 11 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Blizzard (76 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Blizzard should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 426 kg more than 1975 Seat 1430. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Seat 1430. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Blizzard 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, 1986 Toyota Blizzard (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Seat 1430 | 1986 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 1430 | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2210 mm |
