1980 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1978 Seat 131

To start off, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 131 would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP) has 296 more horse power than 1978 Seat 131. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 288 kg more than 1978 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, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 131. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 131.

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