2004 Porsche 911 vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 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 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1973 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (377 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Porsche 911 | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Porsche | Seat |
Model | 911 | 1430 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3595 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |