1970 Riley 4 vs. 1981 Seat 127

To start off, 1981 Seat 127 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Riley 4 (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1981 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 443 kg more than 1981 Seat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Riley 4 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 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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 Riley 4 (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat 127.

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