1997 Honda Legend vs. 1981 Seat 131

To start off, 1997 Honda Legend is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Seat 131 would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Legend (202 HP) has 149 more horse power than 1981 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Legend weights approximately 705 kg more than 1981 Seat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1981 Seat 131 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Seat 131. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat 131. 1997 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1981 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1981 Seat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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