1974 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1974 Seat 131
To start off, both 1974 Mazda RX-2 and 1974 Seat 131 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,292 cc, 1974 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda RX-2 (119 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1974 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Seat 131 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1974 Mazda RX-2.
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 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda RX-2 | 1974 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | RX-2 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2500 mm |
