1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1975 Seat 131
To start off, 1975 Seat 131 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 110 (124 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1975 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1975 Seat 131. 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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 131. (95 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 110 | 1975 Seat 131 | |
Make | Austin | Seat |
Model | A 110 | 131 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 287 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2500 mm |