1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1974 Seat 127
To start off, 1974 Seat 127 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1974 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Seat 127 weights approximately 122 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Because 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa 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 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1974 Seat 127 | |
Make | Abarth | Seat |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | 127 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2230 mm |