1956 Rover P4 vs. 1975 Seat 131
To start off, 1975 Seat 131 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Rover P4 (108 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1975 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 521 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, 1956 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 131. (95 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1956 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 131. 1956 Rover P4 has automatic transmission and 1975 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1975 Seat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Rover P4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Rover P4 | 1975 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | P4 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2500 mm |
