1977 Seat 127 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1977 Seat 127 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,857 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1977 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corona weights approximately 280 kg more than 1977 Seat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Toyota Corona 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 1968 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1968 Toyota Corona (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Seat 127 | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | 127 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 901 cc | 1857 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2590 mm |
