1974 Seat 133 vs. 1968 Sunbeam Rapier
To start off, 1974 Seat 133 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Sunbeam Rapier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Sunbeam Rapier would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Sunbeam Rapier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Sunbeam Rapier (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1974 Seat 133. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Sunbeam Rapier should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Sunbeam Rapier weights approximately 340 kg more than 1974 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, 1968 Sunbeam Rapier (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 Sunbeam Rapier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Seat 133 | 1968 Sunbeam Rapier | |
| Make | Seat | Sunbeam |
| Model | 133 | Rapier |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2510 mm |
