1995 Dodge Dakota vs. 1974 Seat 1430
To start off, 1995 Dodge Dakota is newer by 21 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 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Dakota (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 690 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 1995 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Seat 1430. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Dodge Dakota (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Dakota | 1974 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Dodge | Seat |
| Model | Dakota | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2430 mm |
