1980 Porsche 936 vs. 1974 Seat 1430
To start off, 1980 Porsche 936 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 2,141 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 936 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 503 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Seat 1430 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1980 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Porsche 936 | 1974 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Porsche | Seat |
Model | 936 | 1430 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2141 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 573 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 930 kg |