1994 Nissan 100 NX vs. 1974 Seat 1430
To start off, 1994 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 100 NX (142 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 100 NX weights approximately 205 kg more than 1974 Seat 1430. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Nissan 100 NX | 1974 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | 100 NX | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
