1998 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1972 Seat 1430
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Discovery 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1972 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1972 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1160 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.
Because 1998 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Seat 1430. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Land Rover Discovery | 1972 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Seat |
| Model | Discovery | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |
