2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 1974 Seat 1430
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 399 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 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Frontier | 1974 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Frontier | 1430 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 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 | 1329 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2430 mm |
