1989 Porsche 911 vs. 1980 Seat 131
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Seat 131 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP) has 175 more horse power than 1980 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1980 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 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Porsche 911 | 1980 Seat 131 | |
Make | Porsche | Seat |
Model | 911 | 131 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3164 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 286 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2500 mm |