1979 Seat 131 vs. 1979 Volvo 245
To start off, both 1979 Seat 131 and 1979 Volvo 245 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 245 (138 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1979 Seat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 131.
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 Volvo 245 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 131 | 1979 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | 131 | 245 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
