1959 Riley Two Point Six vs. 1982 Seat 127
To start off, 1982 Seat 127 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley Two Point Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley Two Point Six would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Riley Two Point Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley Two Point Six (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1982 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley Two Point Six should accelerate faster than 1982 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 935 kg more than 1982 Seat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Riley Two Point Six 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 1959 Riley Two Point Six. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Seat 127, 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, 1959 Riley Two Point Six (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Seat 127. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Riley Two Point Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Riley Two Point Six | 1982 Seat 127 | |
Make | Riley | Seat |
Model | Two Point Six | 127 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2230 mm |