1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1970 Seat 1430
To start off, 1970 Seat 1430 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 2,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 510 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, 1967 Jaguar 240 (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Jaguar 240 | 1970 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Jaguar | Seat |
Model | 240 | 1430 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2482 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2430 mm |