1968 Audi 100 vs. 1979 Seat 131
To start off, 1979 Seat 131 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Audi 100 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Audi 100 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Seat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 131 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1968 Audi 100.
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, 1968 Audi 100 (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 131. (149 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Audi 100 | 1979 Seat 131 | |
Make | Audi | Seat |
Model | 100 | 131 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1760 cc | 2445 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |