1967 Riley 4 vs. 1980 Seat 131
To start off, 1980 Seat 131 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Riley 4 weights approximately 183 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, 1967 Riley 4 (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Riley 4 | 1980 Seat 131 | |
Make | Riley | Seat |
Model | 4 | 131 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2500 mm |