1976 Seat 131 vs. 1965 Volvo 120
To start off, 1976 Seat 131 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Seat 131 (138 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volvo 120 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1976 Seat 131.
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 Seat 131 (178 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 120. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Seat 131 | 1965 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | 131 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
