1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1981 Seat 131
To start off, 1981 Seat 131 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (132 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1981 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 75 kg more than 1981 Seat 131. 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1981 Seat 131 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | Spider | 131 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |