1978 Holden GTS vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1978 Holden GTS is newer by 5 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden GTS weights approximately 545 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, 1978 Holden GTS (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden GTS | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Holden | Seat |
| Model | GTS | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 1436 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |
