1976 Seat 131 vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1978 Nissan Sunny is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 131 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Seat 131 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1978 Nissan Sunny.
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. 1978 Nissan Sunny has automatic transmission and 1976 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1976 Seat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Sunny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Seat 131 | 1978 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Seat | Nissan |
Model | 131 | Sunny |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |