1974 Seat 127 vs. 1994 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1994 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 127 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Suzuki Vitara (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1974 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 340 kg more than 1974 Seat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Seat 127. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Suzuki Vitara 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, 1994 Suzuki Vitara (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Suzuki Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Seat 127 | 1994 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | 127 | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2210 mm |
