1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Seat 131
To start off, 1978 Seat 131 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP) has 192 more horse power than 1978 Seat 131. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 312 kg more than 1978 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 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 131. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Seat 131 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
Model | Corvette | 131 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 475 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |