1984 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1974 Seat 131
To start off, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 10 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 2,292 cc, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1974 Seat 131. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 85 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, 1984 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 131. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 131. 1974 Seat 131 has automatic transmission and 1984 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1984 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Seat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Mazda RX-7 | 1974 Seat 131 | |
Make | Mazda | Seat |
Model | RX-7 | 131 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2500 mm |