1976 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Seat 127
To start off, 1979 Seat 127 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,169 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Honda Civic (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 127 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1976 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1976 Honda Civic (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Honda Civic | 1979 Seat 127 | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Civic | 127 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2230 mm |
