1974 Austin Marina vs. 1975 Seat 133
To start off, 1975 Seat 133 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1975 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Austin Marina weights approximately 190 kg more than 1975 Seat 133. 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 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Austin Marina | 1975 Seat 133 | |
Make | Austin | Seat |
Model | Marina | 133 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2030 mm |