1998 Chevrolet Express vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Express is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1973 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, 1998 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Express | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
| Model | Express | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1436 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2430 mm |
