1981 Morgan 4 vs. 1974 Seat 1430
To start off, 1981 Morgan 4 is newer by 7 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Seat 1430 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1981 Morgan 4.
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, 1981 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1981 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Morgan 4 | 1974 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Morgan | Seat |
Model | 4 | 1430 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |