1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1978 Seat 131
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 131 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP) has 256 more horse power than 1978 Seat 131. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 654 kg more than 1978 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 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 131. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 131. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1978 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1978 Seat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1978 Seat 131 | |
Make | Ferrari | Seat |
Model | 400 | 131 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 412 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |