1968 Renault 6 vs. 1982 Seat 127
To start off, 1982 Seat 127 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault 6 would be higher. At 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Seat 127 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Seat 127 (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Renault 6. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Seat 127 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Renault 6 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1982 Seat 127.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1982 Seat 127 (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault 6. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Seat 127 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault 6 | 1982 Seat 127 | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | 6 | 127 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2230 mm |
