2001 BMW 318 vs. 1971 Seat 1430
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 30 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1971 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1971 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 465 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, 2001 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 1971 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 318 | 1430 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |
