1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1977 Seat 133
To start off, 1977 Seat 133 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Seat 133 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Abarth 750 (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1977 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Seat 133 weights approximately 111 kg more than 1957 Abarth 750.
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, both vehicles can yield 54 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1977 Seat 133 | |
| Make | Abarth | Seat |
| Model | 750 | 133 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
