1979 Datsun Laurel vs. 1979 Seat 131
To start off, both 1979 Datsun Laurel 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 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Datsun Laurel (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1979 Seat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Datsun Laurel should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 131 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1979 Datsun Laurel.
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 Laurel (175 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 131. (149 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Datsun Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Datsun Laurel | 1979 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Datsun | Seat |
| Model | Laurel | 131 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2445 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2500 mm |
