1969 Seat 1430 vs. 1979 Seat 131
To start off, 1979 Seat 131 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 1,436 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Seat 1430 (70 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 131 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1969 Seat 1430.
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 Seat 1430 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Seat 1430 | 1979 Seat 131 | |
Make | Seat | Seat |
Model | 1430 | 131 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1436 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2500 mm |