1974 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1979 Seat 131
To start off, 1979 Seat 131 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1979 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 79 kg more than 1979 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1979 Seat 131 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | GTV | 131 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |