1973 Opel Kadett vs. 1976 Seat 131
To start off, 1976 Seat 131 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Seat 131 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Seat 131 weights approximately 158 kg more than 1973 Opel Kadett. 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, 1976 Seat 131 (178 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm). This means 1976 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Opel Kadett | 1976 Seat 131 | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Kadett | 131 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 178 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |