1999 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 1974 Seat 1430
To start off, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 25 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (631 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 561 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder weights approximately 320 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.
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, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (720 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 608 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Sidewinder | 1974 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Dodge | Seat |
| Model | Sidewinder | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 631 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2430 mm |
