2002 Lotus Elise vs. 1970 Seat 1430
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 32 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Seat 1430 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise.
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, 2002 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Elise | 1970 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Lotus | Seat |
Model | Elise | 1430 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2430 mm |