1995 Plymouth Breeze vs. 1973 Seat 1430

To start off, 1995 Plymouth Breeze is newer by 22 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Breeze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Breeze (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Breeze should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Breeze weights approximately 420 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.

Because 1973 Seat 1430 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Seat 1430. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Breeze, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Plymouth Breeze (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Breeze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Plymouth Breeze 1973 Seat 1430
Make Plymouth Seat
Model Breeze 1430
Year Released 1995 1973
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 1436 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 132 HP 70 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 175 Nm 112 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 930 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4030 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2430 mm


 

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