1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 20 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1060 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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 633 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Seat |
Model | V8 Vantage | 1430 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1436 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |