1950 Fiat 500 vs. 1974 Seat 131
To start off, 1974 Seat 131 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Seat 131 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Seat 131 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1950 Fiat 500. 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. 1974 Seat 131 has automatic transmission and 1950 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1950 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Seat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Fiat 500 | 1974 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 500 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
