2002 BMW 330 vs. 1978 Seat 131
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 24 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP) has 142 more horse power than 1978 Seat 131. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 466 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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 131. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 131. 2002 BMW 330 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. 2002 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 1978 Seat 131 | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 330 | 131 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 410 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |