1979 Seat 131 vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, both 1979 Seat 131 and 1979 Toyota Sprinter 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 Seat 131 (71 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 131 weights approximately 344 kg more than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Seat 131 (149 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 131 | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 131 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2380 mm |
