1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1976 Seat 131
To start off, 1976 Seat 131 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (225 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1976 Seat 131. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1976 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 131. (178 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 131. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1976 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1976 Seat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1976 Seat 131 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Seat |
Model | Ninety-Eight | 131 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2500 mm |