1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1975 Seat 131
To start off, 1975 Seat 131 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Seat 131 (53 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Seat 131 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1970 Fiat 500. 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, 1975 Seat 131 (95 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 1975 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 500 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2500 mm |
