1978 Seat 133 vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia

To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 133 would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 536 more horse power than 1978 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 133.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Seat 133 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
Make Seat Ferrari
Model 133 458 Italia
Year Released 1978 2012
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 841 cc 4500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 34 HP 570 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 9000 RPM
Torque 54 Nm 539 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 6000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Length 3460 mm 4526 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1938 mm
Wheelbase Size 2030 mm 2649 mm


 

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