1975 BMW 315 vs. 1976 Seat 131
To start off, 1976 Seat 131 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 315. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 315 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 315 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 315 (75 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1976 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 315 should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 315 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1976 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 BMW 315 (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 315 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 315 | 1976 Seat 131 | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 315 | 131 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |