1974 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1979 Seat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 280 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 Pontiac Firebird (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 131. (149 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Pontiac Firebird | 1979 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Seat |
| Model | Firebird | 131 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2445 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |
