2009 BMW 130 vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 36 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 130 weights approximately 450 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, 2009 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 130 | 1430 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |