2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1970 Seat 1430
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 37 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 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1970 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, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda RX-8 | 1970 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | RX-8 | 1430 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1307 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |
