1979 Seat 131 vs. 1979 Honda Prelude
To start off, both 1979 Seat 131 and 1979 Honda Prelude were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 131 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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. 1979 Honda Prelude has automatic transmission and 1979 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1979 Seat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Honda Prelude will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Seat 131 | 1979 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Seat | Honda |
Model | 131 | Prelude |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2330 mm |