1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1980 Seat 131
To start off, 1980 Seat 131 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Seat 131 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124.
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, 1980 Seat 131 (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 124 | 1980 Seat 131 | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | 124 | 131 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |