1979 Seat 131 vs. 1999 Tata E220
To start off, 1999 Tata E220 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 131 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Tata E220 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1979 Seat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Tata E220 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Tata E220 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1979 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, 1999 Tata E220 (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 131. (149 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Tata E220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 131 | 1999 Tata E220 | |
| Make | Seat | Tata |
| Model | 131 | E220 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |
