1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1974 Seat 1430
To start off, 1974 Seat 1430 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 571 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, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1974 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
| Model | Chevelle | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
