1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1979 Seat 131
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 131 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1979 Seat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1979 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, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 131. (149 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1979 Seat 131 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | Alfa 6 | 131 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2445 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |