1998 Porsche 911 vs. 1969 Seat 1430
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1969 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1969 Seat 1430. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Seat 1430. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 1969 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Porsche | Seat |
| Model | 911 | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3387 cc | 1436 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |
