1959 Maserati 250 vs. 1978 Seat 131
To start off, 1978 Seat 131 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati 250 would be higher. At 2,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Maserati 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati 250 (232 HP) has 173 more horse power than 1978 Seat 131. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 131 weights approximately 504 kg more than 1959 Maserati 250.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Maserati 250 | 1978 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Maserati | Seat |
| Model | 250 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2489 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 59 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1164 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2500 mm |
