1964 Austin A 40 vs. 1976 Seat 133
To start off, 1976 Seat 133 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 40 (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1976 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 40 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1976 Seat 133. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1964 Austin A 40 (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 40 | 1976 Seat 133 | |
Make | Austin | Seat |
Model | A 40 | 133 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2030 mm |