1996 Nissan Stagea vs. 1979 Seat 131
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 131 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (187 HP) has 134 more horse power than 1979 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 661 kg more than 1979 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 Nissan Stagea (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 131. 1996 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1979 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1979 Seat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Nissan Stagea | 1979 Seat 131 | |
Make | Nissan | Seat |
Model | Stagea | 131 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 234 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |