1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1980 Seat 131
To start off, 1980 Seat 131 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP) has 162 more horse power than 1980 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1980 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, 1965 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat 131. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1980 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1980 Seat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 409 | 1980 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Bristol | Seat |
| Model | 409 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2500 mm |
