1974 Seat 133 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 38 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 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1974 Seat 133. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 1000 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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Seat 133 | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Seat | Chevrolet |
| Model | 133 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3210 mm |
