2002 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1974 Seat 1430
To start off, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 534 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 415 kg more than 1974 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, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Porsche Carrera GT | 1974 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Porsche | Seat |
Model | Carrera GT | 1430 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1974 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 604 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 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 | 1345 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2430 mm |