1958 Ford Popular vs. 1974 Seat 133
To start off, 1974 Seat 133 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Seat 133 (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Seat 133 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Popular weights approximately 45 kg more than 1974 Seat 133.
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 Ford Popular (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Popular will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Popular | 1974 Seat 133 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Popular | 133 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 841 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2030 mm |
