1974 Seat 133 vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 146

To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 133 would be higher. At 1,712 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1974 Seat 133. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 535 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.

Because 1974 Seat 133 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Seat 133. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 (149 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 133.

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