1974 Seat 133 vs. 2011 Tata Nano
To start off, 2011 Tata Nano is newer by 37 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 842 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Seat 133 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Seat 133 (43 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Seat 133 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Seat 133 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2011 Tata Nano. 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 133 (55 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Seat 133 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Seat 133 | 2011 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Seat | Tata |
| Model | 133 | Nano |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2230 mm |
