1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1970 Seat 600
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat 131 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1970 Seat 600. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat 131 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1970 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, 1981 Fiat 131 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 131 | 1970 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 131 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2010 mm |
