1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1979 Seat 131
To start off, 1979 Seat 131 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Seat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 131 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1979 Seat 131 (149 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1979 Seat 131 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | Giulia | 131 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2445 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2500 mm |