1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1978 Seat 131
To start off, 1978 Seat 131 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 70 (63 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1978 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1978 Seat 131 | |
Make | Austin | Seat |
Model | A 70 | 131 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 53 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |