1968 Holden Brougham vs. 1974 Seat 131
To start off, 1974 Seat 131 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Brougham (182 HP) has 129 more horse power than 1974 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 131.
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 Holden Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 131. 1968 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 1974 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1974 Seat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Brougham | 1974 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Holden | Seat |
| Model | Brougham | 131 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2500 mm |
