1983 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1974 Seat 133
To start off, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 133 would be higher. At 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1974 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 890 kg more than 1974 Seat 133. 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, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Chevrolet Caprice | 1974 Seat 133 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
| Model | Caprice | 133 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 841 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2030 mm |
