1988 BMW 525 vs. 1978 Seat 131
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 10 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. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP) has 112 more horse power than 1978 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 610 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, 1988 BMW 525 (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1978 Seat 131 | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 525 | 131 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 239 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |