2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1970 Seat 1430
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Familia weights approximately 350 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.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Seat 1430. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia 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, 2000 Mazda Familia (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 1970 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Familia | 1430 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |
