1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 26 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (97 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 595 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 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Seat 1430. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Freelander | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Seat |
| Model | Freelander | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1436 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2430 mm |
