1969 Riley Kestrel vs. 1977 Seat 131

To start off, 1977 Seat 131 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Riley Kestrel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Riley Kestrel would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Riley Kestrel (64 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1977 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Riley Kestrel should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Seat 131 weights approximately 56 kg more than 1969 Riley Kestrel.

Because 1977 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 1977 Seat 131. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 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, 1969 Riley Kestrel (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Riley Kestrel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 131.

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