1978 Seat 133 vs. 1978 Simca Horizon
To start off, both 1978 Seat 133 and 1978 Simca Horizon were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,442 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Simca Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Simca Horizon (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1978 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Simca Horizon should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Simca Horizon weights approximately 335 kg more than 1978 Seat 133. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Seat 133. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Simca Horizon, 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, 1978 Simca Horizon (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Simca Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 133 | 1978 Simca Horizon | |
| Make | Seat | Simca |
| Model | 133 | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 841 cc | 1442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2530 mm |
