1971 Nissan Skyline vs. 1981 Seat 131
To start off, 1981 Seat 131 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Skyline (136 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1981 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 155 kg more than 1981 Seat 131. 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, 1971 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Nissan Skyline | 1981 Seat 131 | |
Make | Nissan | Seat |
Model | Skyline | 131 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 180 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2500 mm |