1970 Opel Olympia vs. 1981 Seat 131
To start off, 1981 Seat 131 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Olympia (59 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Seat 131 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1970 Opel Olympia.
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, 1981 Seat 131 (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Olympia | 1981 Seat 131 | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Olympia | 131 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 83 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2500 mm |