1975 Seat 133 vs. 2005 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Seat 133 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1975 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 965 kg more than 1975 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, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Seat 133 | 2005 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Seat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 133 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2800 mm |
