1990 Maserati 420 vs. 1974 Seat 133
To start off, 1990 Maserati 420 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 133 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1974 Seat 133. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Maserati 420 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1974 Seat 133. 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, 1990 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Maserati 420 | 1974 Seat 133 | |
| Make | Maserati | Seat |
| Model | 420 | 133 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 842 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2030 mm |
