1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1974 Seat 131
To start off, 1974 Seat 131 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1974 Seat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 5 kg more than 1974 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1974 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
| Model | GT | 131 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |
