2000 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1970 Seat 1430
To start off, 2000 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 270 kg more than 1970 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, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 De Tomaso Guara | 1970 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Seat |
| Model | Guara | 1430 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |
