1978 Seat 133 vs. 1971 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1978 Seat 133 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 ZAZ 966. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 ZAZ 966 would be higher. At 885 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 ZAZ 966 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 133 (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1971 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 133 should accelerate faster than 1971 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 ZAZ 966 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 Seat 133.
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 133 (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 133 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 133 | 1971 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Seat | ZAZ |
| Model | 133 | 966 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 841 cc | 885 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2170 mm |
