1974 Seat 131 vs. 1965 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1974 Seat 131 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Seat 131 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Seat 131 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1965 Steyr 700C. 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 Seat 131 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Seat 131 | 1965 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Seat | Steyr |
| Model | 131 | 700C |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1950 mm |
