1970 Seat 1430 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1734 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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Seat 1430 | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Seat | Chevrolet |
| Model | 1430 | Express |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3429 mm |
