1977 Seat 133 vs. 1988 Volkswagen Corrado

To start off, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Seat 133 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Volkswagen Corrado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado (139 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1977 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volkswagen Corrado weights approximately 394 kg more than 1977 Seat 133. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1977 Seat 133 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Seat 133. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado (168 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Volkswagen Corrado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 133.

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