1953 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1974 Seat 131
To start off, 1974 Seat 131 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin-Healey 100 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1974 Seat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Seat 131 weights approximately 17 kg more than 1953 Austin-Healey 100.
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, 1953 Austin-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin-Healey 100 | 1974 Seat 131 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Seat |
Model | 100 | 131 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2500 mm |