1969 Seat 1430 vs. 1968 Volvo 120
To start off, 1969 Seat 1430 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volvo 120 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1969 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo 120 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1969 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 Volvo 120 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Seat 1430 | 1968 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Seat | Volvo |
Model | 1430 | 120 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1436 cc | 1777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |