1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1974 Seat 131
To start off, 1974 Seat 131 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1974 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Seat 131 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1974 Seat 131 | |
Make | Abarth | Seat |
Model | 1000 | 131 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 97 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2500 mm |