1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1976 Seat 131
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 131 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (109 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1976 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1976 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1976 Seat 131 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | 75 | 131 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 235 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |