1980 Nissan Silvia vs. 1980 Seat 131
To start off, both 1980 Nissan Silvia and 1980 Seat 131 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Silvia (97 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1980 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 45 kg more than 1980 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 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Nissan Silvia | 1980 Seat 131 | |
Make | Nissan | Seat |
Model | Silvia | 131 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |