1979 Datsun 280 vs. 1979 Seat 131
To start off, both 1979 Datsun 280 and 1979 Seat 131 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,751 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Datsun 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Datsun 280 (140 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1979 Seat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Datsun 280 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Datsun 280 weights approximately 82 kg more than 1979 Seat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Datsun 280 (202 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 131. (149 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Datsun 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Datsun 280 | 1979 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Datsun | Seat |
| Model | 280 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2751 cc | 2445 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2500 mm |
