1964 Fiat Berline vs. 1979 Seat 131
To start off, 1979 Seat 131 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Seat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat Berline weights approximately 80 kg more than 1979 Seat 131. 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 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 131. (149 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat Berline | 1979 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Berline | 131 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2445 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |
