1976 Holden Statesman vs. 1976 Seat 133
To start off, both 1976 Holden Statesman and 1976 Seat 133 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1976 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Statesman weights approximately 845 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Statesman | 1976 Seat 133 | |
| Make | Holden | Seat |
| Model | Statesman | 133 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2030 mm |
