1974 Seat 1430 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 470 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.
Because 1974 Seat 1430 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Seat 1430. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Seat 1430 | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1430 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4557 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2578 mm |
