1979 Seat 131 vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 32 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, 2011 BMW Z4 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1979 Seat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW Z4 weights approximately 290 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, 2011 BMW Z4 (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 131. (149 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 131 | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | 131 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2497 mm |
