1968 Marcos 1600 vs. 1979 Seat 127
To start off, 1979 Seat 127 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Marcos 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Marcos 1600 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Marcos 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 1600 (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1979 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Marcos 1600 weights approximately 57 kg more than 1979 Seat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Marcos 1600 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 1968 Marcos 1600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1968 Marcos 1600 (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 1600 | 1979 Seat 127 | |
| Make | Marcos | Seat |
| Model | 1600 | 127 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2230 mm |
