1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1974 Seat 133
To start off, 1974 Seat 133 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 841 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Seat 133 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 700 (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 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 120 kg more than 1961 Abarth 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, 1961 Abarth 700 (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 1974 Seat 133 | |
| Make | Abarth | Seat |
| Model | 700 | 133 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 841 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
