1977 Porsche 912 vs. 1977 Seat 131
To start off, both 1977 Porsche 912 and 1977 Seat 131 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 912 (87 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1977 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 912 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1977 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 Porsche 912 (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Porsche 912 | 1977 Seat 131 | |
Make | Porsche | Seat |
Model | 912 | 131 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2500 mm |