1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1978 Seat 133
To start off, 1978 Seat 133 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 841 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 133 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 133 (34 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 133 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 133 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1958 Abarth 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Seat 133 (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 133 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 500 | 1978 Seat 133 | |
Make | Abarth | Seat |
Model | 500 | 133 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 841 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 34 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |