1980 Seat 131 vs. 1958 Seat 600
To start off, 1980 Seat 131 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1980 Seat 131 (53 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Seat 131 weights approximately 389 kg more than 1958 Seat 600. 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 Seat 131 (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Seat 131 | 1958 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | 131 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 19 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2010 mm |
