1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1974 Seat 131
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 131 would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1974 Seat 131. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 35 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Seat 131 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1974 Seat 131 has automatic transmission and 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Seat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1974 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
| Model | Giulia | 131 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
