1973 Seat 127 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Seat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Seat 127 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1973 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1607 kg more than 1973 Seat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Seat 127. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 127. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Seat 127 | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 127 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2860 mm |
