1999 BMW 330 vs. 1971 Seat 1430
To start off, 1999 BMW 330 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 330 (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1971 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1971 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 330 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1971 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, 1999 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 1971 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 330 | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
