2001 Morgan 4 vs. 1979 Seat 131
To start off, 2001 Morgan 4 is newer by 22 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 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1979 Seat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 131 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2001 Morgan 4.
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, 2001 Morgan 4 (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 131. (149 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Morgan 4 | 1979 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Morgan | Seat |
| Model | 4 | 131 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2445 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
