1959 BMW 700 vs. 1974 Seat 133
To start off, 1974 Seat 133 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 841 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Seat 133 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 700 (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Seat 133 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1959 BMW 700.
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, 1974 Seat 133 (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Seat 133 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 700 | 1974 Seat 133 | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 700 | 133 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 841 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2030 mm |