1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1974 Seat 1430
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 23 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1520 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.
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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 763 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Continental | 1974 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Bentley | Seat |
| Model | Continental | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2430 mm |
