1993 BMW 518 vs. 1978 Seat 133
To start off, 1993 BMW 518 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 133 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 518 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1978 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 518 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1978 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, 1993 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 518 | 1978 Seat 133 | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 518 | 133 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 841 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2030 mm |