1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1979 Seat 131
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 9 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 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1979 Seat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 131.
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 Chevrolet Camaro (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 131. (149 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1979 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
| Model | Camaro | 131 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 2445 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
