1979 Mazda 121 vs. 1979 Seat 133
To start off, both 1979 Mazda 121 and 1979 Seat 133 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 121 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 444 kg more than 1979 Seat 133. 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 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda 121 | 1979 Seat 133 | |
Make | Mazda | Seat |
Model | 121 | 133 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2030 mm |