1974 Seat 127 vs. 1974 Seat 133
To start off, both 1974 Seat 127 and 1974 Seat 133 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Seat 127 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Seat 127 (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Seat 133. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Seat 127 should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Seat 127 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1974 Seat 133. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Seat 133 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 1974 Seat 133. 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, 1974 Seat 127 (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1974 Seat 127 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Seat 127 | 1974 Seat 133 | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | 127 | 133 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 842 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2030 mm |
