1974 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1975 Seat 1430
To start off, 1975 Seat 1430 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 75 kg more than 1975 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, 1974 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Vega | 1975 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
| Model | Vega | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2430 mm |
