1970 Morgan 4 vs. 1977 Seat 131
To start off, 1977 Seat 131 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Morgan 4 (85 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1977 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Seat 131 weights approximately 306 kg more than 1970 Morgan 4.
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, 1970 Morgan 4 (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Morgan 4 | 1977 Seat 131 | |
Make | Morgan | Seat |
Model | 4 | 131 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |