1981 BMW 520 vs. 1974 Seat 131
To start off, 1981 BMW 520 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 131 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 520 (123 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1974 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 520 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1974 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, 1981 BMW 520 (170 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 520 | 1974 Seat 131 | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 520 | 131 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |