1965 Riley Kestrel 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 Riley Kestrel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley Kestrel would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 131 (59 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1965 Riley Kestrel. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley Kestrel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 131 weights approximately 279 kg more than 1965 Riley Kestrel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 Seat 131 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Seat 131. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Riley Kestrel, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Seat 131 (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley Kestrel. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley Kestrel.

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