1976 Seat 131 vs. 1970 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1976 Seat 131 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Seat 131 (53 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Skoda 1202. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1970 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 140 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 (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Seat 131 | 1970 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | 131 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |
