1974 Seat 133 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 28 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1974 Seat 133. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 915 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, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Seat 133 | 2002 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Seat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 133 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2740 mm |
