1980 Seat 131 vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 1980 Seat 131 and 1980 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (111 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1980 Seat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 295 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 Holden Commodore (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat 131. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1980 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1980 Seat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Seat 131 | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Seat | Holden |
Model | 131 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 111 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |