1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 17 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 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 910 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Buick | Seat |
Model | Roadmaster | 1430 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1436 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |