1994 Ferrari F355 vs. 1975 Seat 1430
To start off, 1994 Ferrari F355 is newer by 19 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1975 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 420 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, 1994 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari F355 | 1975 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Seat |
| Model | F355 | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 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 | 1350 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |
