1961 Riley One-Point-Five vs. 1975 Seat 127
To start off, 1975 Seat 127 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 230 kg more than 1975 Seat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Riley One-Point-Five 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 1961 Riley One-Point-Five. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1961 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Riley One-Point-Five | 1975 Seat 127 | |
| Make | Riley | Seat |
| Model | One-Point-Five | 127 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2230 mm |
