2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Seat 1430 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7.
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, 2003 Caterham 7 (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Caterham | Seat |
Model | 7 | 1430 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2430 mm |