2009 BMW Z4 vs. 1974 Seat 1430
To start off, 2009 BMW Z4 is newer by 35 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 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW Z4 weights approximately 565 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, 2009 BMW Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW Z4 | 1974 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | Z4 | 1430 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
