1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1979 Seat 133
To start off, 1979 Seat 133 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1979 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 133 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1979 Seat 133 | |
Make | Ferrari | Seat |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 133 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2030 mm |