1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 9 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 825 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, 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Seat |
Model | Ninety-Eight | 1430 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1436 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2430 mm |