1959 Berkeley B vs. 1975 Seat 133
To start off, 1975 Seat 133 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley B would be higher. At 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Seat 133 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley B (49 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Seat 133. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Seat 133 weights approximately 334 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B.
Because 1975 Seat 133 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Seat 133. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Berkeley B (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley B | 1975 Seat 133 | |
Make | Berkeley | Seat |
Model | B | 133 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 34 HP |
Torque | 61 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |