1998 Honda NSX vs. 1972 Seat 1430
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1972 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 460 kg more than 1972 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, 1998 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1972 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | NSX | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 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 | 1390 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2430 mm |
