1971 Seat 1430 vs. 1988 Volvo 240
To start off, 1988 Volvo 240 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 240 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1971 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1971 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 240 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1971 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, 1988 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Seat 1430 | 1988 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | 1430 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
