1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1978 Seat 131
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 131 would be higher. Both 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 and 1978 Seat 131 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (135 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1978 Seat 131. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 306 kg more than 1978 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 131. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1978 Seat 131 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | Alfa 6 | 131 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 178 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |