1970 Opel Olympia vs. 1978 Seat 127
To start off, 1978 Seat 127 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Seat 127. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Olympia weights approximately 60 kg more than 1978 Seat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Opel Olympia 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 Opel Olympia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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 Opel Olympia (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 127. (76 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Olympia | 1978 Seat 127 | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Olympia | 127 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1010 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2230 mm |
