1977 Seat 127 vs. 2010 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Seat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Seat 127 would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1977 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 1225 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 2010 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Seat 127. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 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, 2010 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Seat 127 | 2010 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Seat | Land Rover |
| Model | 127 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 901 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4498 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2659 mm |
