1990 Lexus LS vs. 1975 Seat 1430
To start off, 1990 Lexus LS is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 3,968 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1975 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lexus LS weights approximately 885 kg more than 1975 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 Lexus LS (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1990 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lexus LS | 1975 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Lexus | Seat |
| Model | LS | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3968 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 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 | 1815 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2430 mm |
