1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1980 Seat 131
To start off, 1980 Seat 131 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 406 (130 HP) has 77 more horse power than 1980 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1980 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, 1958 Bristol 406 (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 1980 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Bristol | Seat |
| Model | 406 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2500 mm |
