1996 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1978 Seat 131
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 131 would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP) has 138 more horse power than 1978 Seat 131. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 866 kg more than 1978 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, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 131. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 131. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1978 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1978 Seat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 1978 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
| Model | Caprice | 131 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |
