1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 1976 Seat 131
To start off, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 1 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1976 Seat 131. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1976 Seat 131. 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, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 131. (178 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 131. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 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. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 1976 Seat 131 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Seat |
Model | 450 | 131 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2500 mm |