1982 Porsche 944 vs. 1970 Seat 1430
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 944 (151 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1970 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 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Porsche 944 | 1970 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Porsche | Seat |
| Model | 944 | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2479 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
