1976 Porsche 930 vs. 1979 Seat 131
To start off, 1979 Seat 131 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1979 Seat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 131 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1976 Porsche 930.
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 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 131. (149 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Porsche 930 | 1979 Seat 131 | |
Make | Porsche | Seat |
Model | 930 | 131 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2445 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |