1978 Seat 131 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Seat 131 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (77 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1978 Seat 131. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 131 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1978 Seat 131 (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Seat 131 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | 131 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 77 HP |
Torque | 113 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |