1993 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1974 Seat 131
To start off, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 131 would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1974 Seat 131. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 610 kg more than 1974 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, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 131. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 131. 1974 Seat 131 has automatic transmission and 1993 Nissan 300 ZX has manual transmission. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Seat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Nissan 300 ZX | 1974 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | 300 ZX | 131 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
